
Class ^BM 

Book. 

GopghtN?. 



■ S34- 



COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT 




Never copy Prescriptions, always take book to druggist 
and avoid mistakes. 



TO DRUGGIST 



Kindly notice Errata on last page. 



°\ 



Tfye Veterinary Adviser 



... ON THE ... 



Symptoms and Treatment 



. . OF THE ... 



Diseases of ^Domestic Animals, 



PREPARED BY 



BENJAMIN SCHMIDT, V. S. 



GRADUATE OF THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF VETERIN- 
ARY SURGEONS AND OF THE NEW YORK COLLEGE 
OF VETERINARY DENTISTRY ... HONORARY MEM- 
BER OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE 
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SUR- 
GEONS ... MEMBER OF THE OHIO STATE 
VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 
CERTIFICATE FROM THE OHIO 
STATE BOARD OF VETERIN- 
ARY EXAMINERS. 



1902: 

MAG-BE BROS., PRINTERS 
PIQUA, OHIO. 



THE UBRARV OF 

CONGRESS, 
Two C(iWl^ Received 

190? 

COBVRKWT ENTRY 

ISfP^XXa Mo 

copy e. 



O Cop 



"Entered according to act of Congress, in 
the year 1902, by 

BENJ. SCHMIDT, V. S., 

In the office of the Librarian of Congress 
at Washington ." 






T^EFcACE. 



The author of this work has prepared it 
for the purpose of placing it in the hands of 
those interested in a valuable instructor on the 
symptoms and treatment of the Domestic ani- 
mals, hoping that it will supply a want that 
I believe to exist. 

This work embraces all of my theories 
and practices, together with thirteen years 
experience as a Veterinary Surgeon. 

I have arranged the formula under the 
special diseases for which they are suitable; I 
thereby hope to have extended the usefulness 
of "The Adviser" owing to the greater facility 
with which it may be used for purposes of re- 
ference. 

In conclusion I may say that all of the 
prescriptions have proved, by extensive use, 
to be of great value. 

MAY 1902. 



THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT 

...OF THE.. 

^Diseases Of domestic aAnimah. 



I will endeavor to give a plain account of diseases of the 
domestic animals, with directions for preventitive measures, hy- 
genic care and the simpler forms of medical treatment. 

I will merely state the most important facts, including a 
careful consideration of the food and drink of our animals. Their 
quality and quantity. 

WATER. — It should be pure and fresh. In many instances 
where it is impregnated with decomposed organic matter, such 
as is found in ponds and wells in close proximity to manure heaps 
and cess pools, is frequently the cause of diarrhoea, dysentery and 
many other diseases. Considering first the quantity, animals 
that have access to water never drink to excess. The average 
quantity of water required by horse is from eight to ten gallons 
daily. This will vary depending somewhat upon the character 
of his food; if upon green food, less water will be needed than 
when fed on dry food. 



Never allow a horse to drink water to excess when hot, as it 
often causes colic or founder. It is entirely safe to allow him 
from eight to ten swallows, then stand the animal to hay for 
about twent}^ minutes, then give more water before feeding grain. 
Never give much water after feeding. Ice cold water should 
never be given as it sometimes causes chills and congestion. 
Water troughs should always be placed so the sun can shine in 
them during the winter months. 

FOOD AND FEEDING.— In selecting food for the horse, it must 
be wholesome, clean and sweet, and the hours of feeding regular. 

HAY. — The best hay for a horse is after it is one season old. 
It should be greenish in color and of a pleasant aroma. New hay 
is difficult to digest; it produces slobbering, sometimes indiges- 
tion, diarrhea and irritation of the skin. The second crop or 
aftermath is not a good hay for the horse, although it is consider- 
ed a good food for cattle. The average amount of hay required 
by a horse is from twelve to fourteen pounds daily. 

Always feed hay before giving grain for two reasons. 1st. 
Hay digests more rapidly than grain and 2nd, it requires more 
time for mastication and cannot be bolted as are the grains. A 
horse should stand to hay at least twenty minutes before feeding 
grain. 

GRAINS. — Oats is the most easily digested of the grains and 
makes the best food. Horses that bolt their food are best fed 
upon crushed oats. The quantity of oats that a horse requires 
daily depends upon the amount of work that the animal is re- 
quired to perform. The average horse requires about fourteen 
quarts of good oats daily. 

Corn is not a suitable grain to feed alone but should be mixed 
with oats. Corn fed alone in summer time will cause more or less 
irritation of the stomach and bowels. 

SUDDEN CHANGES OF FOOD.— It should be done gradually. 
Sudden changes from one food to another often causes indiges- 
tion, colic, etc. Extreme care should be taken when you begin 
to feed new feed, always mix a small quantity of old feed with 
the new until the animal has become accustomed to it. 



HOW AND WHEN TO FEED — Never feed too soon after the ani- 
mal has been worked. Always stand to hay at least twenty min- 
utes before feeding grain. 

Never give a large quantity of water after feeding as it 
washes the food out of the stomach before it is ready for intesti- 
nal digestion. 

Rapid or severe labor should never be performed on a full 
stomach, he should have at least an hour's rest. A horse should 
have a bran mash at least twice a week, except in diseases of the 
digestive organs or fever, he should then be fed bran mash and 
crushed oats at each feed. 

Persons following these directions will prevent many diseases, 
such as, indigestion, colic, heaves, etc. 

PULSE. — The normal pulse of the horse is thirty-six beats to 
the minute. You can feel the pulse by placing the fingers on the 
artery on the inside of the lower jaw about two-thirds of the way 
up. 

TEMPERATURE. — The normal temperature of the horse is 
ninety-nine degrees Farenheit. The temperature is taken by in- 
serting a thermometer into the rectum and leaving it there about 
three minutes. 

AGK INCISORS MOLARS 

At or soon ) Temporary Permanent Temporary Permanent 

after birth } .... 4 12 

lyear 12 12 4 

2 years 12 12 8 

3 years 8 4 4 16 

4 years 4 8 24 

5 years 12 24 

At five years old the teeth have a deep black cavity. 
At six years old the two center teeth fill out. 
At seven years old the two lateral teeth fill out. 
At eight years old the two corner teeth fill out. 
At nine years old the cavities are all filled out. 
At ten years old the teeth are all even and have a black spot 
in center which disappears after this age. 

7 



The teeth instead of staying flat become round as he gets 
older. 

DRENCH, HOW TO GIVE.— Put on bridle with stiff bit, 
with strap in each ring, draw head high enough that medicine 
does not run out of mouth, use a long neck bottle, give small 
quantities at a time, gently rubbing his throat, and pulling 
tongue. If the animal should cough while drenching let his 
head down until coughing ceases. If his head is kept up while 
coughing the medicine will often run down in lungs and cause in- 
flammation; never drench through the nose. 

PILLS, HOW TO GIVE.— Grasp hold of tongue, let point of 
it lay over upper part of hand and pull between front teeth, take 
pill in point of fingers and shove back on root of tongue, let the 
animal have a few swallows of water. Apply glycerine on pill 
before giving. 

FOOD FOR SICK — Animals that refuse to eat s o 1 i d f o o d 
should have one-half gallon of milk, with several eggs and a 
small amount of whiskey, also oat meal gruel, hay and linseed 
tea, it is necessary to withhold from water while giving this. 
Give sliced apples, turnips and carrots, also other green food if 
can be had. 

SICK, HOW TO TAKE CARE OF.— Place the animal in a dry, 
clean, well ventilated box stall, blanket according to season of 
the year, woolen blanket in winter, light cotton in summer, un- 
less he is chilled use woolen. Care should be taken that there is 
no draught on the animal. If limbs are cold or swollen give hand 
rubbing and bandage. Do not disturb the animal any more than 
possible. If the animal improves do not give too much medicine, 
only give one-half dose prescribed and not so often. Give fresh 
water often and in small quantities. Care should be taken in 
giving pills and drenches and not strangle the animal. If he of- 
fers to eat give easily digestiable food, such as bran and crushed 
^ats, etc. 

BRAN MASH, HOW MADE.— Put two or three quarts 
bran into a bucket, pour on boiling water until thoroughly mois- 

8 



tened, cover it air tight, let stand until cool enough for the ani- 
mal to eat, if oates is to be fed mix it with bran before pouring 
on water. 

LINSEED MEAL. — This is a valuable food stuff in indigestion, 
hide bound, skin and debilitating diseases, it is fattening and 
causes a slick and glossy coat and induces shedding in the spring. 
Give four tablespoonsful mixed in feed three times a day, of the 
oil cake give about eight tablespoonsful. 

STEAM INHILATION. — Take two quarts of oats and bran put in 
a kettle and pour on enough water to soak it thoroughly and 
cover it about four inches, let it boil, then set the kettle in a 
sack and apply over horse's nose two or three times a day. To 
medicate it add one tablespoonful turpentine or two drams car- 
bolic acid. 

DOSES, HOW TO REGULATE —Horses three years of age and 
over take full dose; between two and three take three-fourths; 
between on£ and two take one-half; between eight months and 
one year take one-fourth; between four to eight months take one- 
eighth; between one to four months take one-sixteenth. Cattle 
take one-half dose larger than the horse. 

MUSTARD, HOW TO APPLY —Mix with warm water and vinegar 
to make a thin paste, rub on parts thoroughly, then cover with 
paper and blanket, wash off with warm water in two hours, dry 
thoroughly and cover with sweet oil and blanket. 

OPERATING. — Always cleanse off parts thoroughly with warm 
water and creoline, the instrument used should be laid in a sep- 
arate vessel containing the same solution; always use boiled water 
for washing wounds. 

DISINFECTING. — In stables where there has been cases of 
strangles, influenza, pyaemea, etc., should be thoroughly cleansed, 
sprinkled with lime and sprayed with creoline solution twice a 
week. 



Diseases of the Digestive Organs. 

THE TEETH. — The rubbing or grinding surface of the teeth 
should be rough. The upper jaw being wider than the lower and 
the teeth not being opposed, a sharp edge is sometimes left unworn 
on the outside of the upper molars and on the inside of the 
lower, which may lacerate the cheek and tongue to such an extent 
as to cause the horse to slobber and "quid" his food. He will 
throw his head to one side and evince pain in mastication. All 
of these sharp corners or projections should be removed by 
using the molar cutters and rasp. 

DECAYED TEETH. Symptoms— -Flow of saliva from the 
mouth, sharp pain indicated when decayed tooth is struck, 
swelling and redness of gums, accumulation of food about dis- 
eased tooth, and producing a repulsive smell. 

If the decayed tooth be in the upper jaw there is occasion- 
ally a bone enlargement and causing a feted discharge from the 
nostril. In some cases the enlargement caused by a decayed 
tooth will become ulcerated and discharge pus which is very of- 
fensive. The animal will fall off in condition, the skin becomes 
dry and the hair rough. 

Treatment. — All decayed teeth should be removed. If im- 
possible to remove them with forceps they should be trephined at 
the root and knocked out with a punch. The cavity should be 
cleansed twice a day with water containing a little formalin. 
Feed the animal on soft food until healed. 

DENTITION FEVER. Symptoms.— Loss of appetite, debility, a 
tendency to diarrhoea, excited pulse, gums red and swollen, se- 
cretion of saliva much increased. Horses from three to four 
years of age are more subject to this species of dental irritation 
than those of a more tender age. 

Treatment. — If the gums are red and swollen, make two or 
three small incisions and turn the animal on grass, or in a loose 
box stall and feed on bran mash until the process of dentition is 
completed. Give one teaspoonful of Potassii Nitrate three times 
a day in drinking water. 

10 



Diseases of the Mouth, 



LAMPAS. Symptoms — A congestion and swelling of the 
mucous membrane immediately behind the upper incisors. 

Treatment. — Make two or three incisions with a lance be- 
tween the second and third bar. Feed the animal on soft food. 
Wash with an astringent containing six drams of Alum to four 
ounces of water twice a day. 

STOMATITIS. Symptoms. — Swelling of mouth, which is hot 
and painful to the touch, copious discharge of saliva, mucous 
membrane reddened and in some cases there are formations of 
vesicles or ulcers in the mouth. 

Treatment. — Give one and one- half pint of Oleum Iyini, also 
give following: 

R 



Sodii Bicarb 


5 iii 


Calamus Pulv. 


Siv 


Gentiana Pulv. 


Sii 


Nux Vom Pulv. 


5 ss 


Carbo Iyigni Pulv. 


5 viii 



M. Sig. — One tablespoonful three times a day mixed in 
feed. Feed the animal on soft food, moisten the hay. Cleanse 
mouth with following: 

B 



Sodii Borate 


5 iv 


Potassii Permang 


5 ii 


Aqua q. s. 


Oii 



M. Sig. — Syringe mouth with two ounces three times 
a day. Give fresh water freely. 

APHTHAE. Symptoms. — Appetite impaired, copious dis- 
charge of saliva from the mouth; vesicles and pustules appear on 
tongue and lips, pealing off of the membrane in patches, mouth 
hot, and inability to masticate food. 

11 



Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint Oleum I^ini, also give 
following: 

B Sodii Bicarb g iii 

Gentiana Pulv. § ii 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. § ss 

Calamus Pulv. S iv 

Carbo Iyigni Pulv. S viii 

M. Sig. One tablespoonful three times a day mixed 
with bran mash and oats; moisten hay; give fresh water freely. 
Cleanse mouth with following: 

R Sodii Borate g ss 

Salicylici Acidi 5 vi 
Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. Syringe mouth with two ounces three times 
a day. If the animal becomes feeble give Nux. Vom. Tr. three 
drams and Rectificate Spts. two ounces in half pint of water three 
times a day. 

If cattle are affected, give same treatment. Instead of giv- 
ing the oil give Sodii Sulphas twelve ounces, dissolved in one 
quart of warm water. They often get sore in between the claws, 
if so wash with the following: 

R Cupri. Sulphas 5 iii 

Aqua q. s. 5 viii 

M. Sig. Three times a day. 

In extreme cases, occasionally apply a warm flax-seed meal 
poultice to foot. Keep the animal on soft food, moisten the hay 
and turn on grass if in season, do not turn out when wet. 

PTYALISM. Symptoms. — Abnormal and excessive flow of 
saliva from the mouth. In some cases the mucous membrane is 
reddened and swollen. 

Treettment. — If caused from the teeth, they should have at- 
tention. Cleanse mouth with the following: 

R Sodii Borate g i 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. Syringe mouth with two ounces three times a 
day. Feed the animal on soft food. 

12 



Diseases of tl?e Tongue. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms .—The tongue is red and 
swollen, painful to the touch, difficulty in swallowing, it some- 
times protrudes from the mouth, copious flow of saliva from the 
mouth, in some cases the tongue gets sore, the skin peals off and 
it sometimes sloughs. 

Treatment. — Give one pint of Oleum Iyini. Wash the tongue 
with following solution: 

R Opii Tr. g ii 

Sodii Borate S ss 

Plumbi Acetas 5 i 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. Three times a day with soft sponge. If the 
tongue becomes greatly swollen it should be scarified in several 
places. If the tongue is cut and the wound is deep and recent, 
it should be stitched with catgut and apply Boracici Acidi. 
Give internally: 

R Sodii Bicarb 5 vi 

Potassii Nitrate S iv 

M. Sig. Three teaspoonsful three times a day in 
drinking water. In a few days follow with one-half teaspoonful 
of Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. three times a day for six days. Always 
keep a bucketfull of fresh water in trough. Feed bran mash 
and crushed oats. 

PARALYSIS OF. Symptoms. — Tongue hangs from mouth, 
the animal is unable to draw it in, a continual dribbling of saliva 
from the mouth. 

Treatment: — Cleanse the tongue thoroughly with warm 
water to which add a small amount of Sodii Borate. Force the 
tongue back into its proper position and retain it there by plac- 
ing a bandage around it and the lower jaw. Feed the animal on 

13 



soft or sloppy food. Give one-half teaspoonful of Nux. Vom. Fl. 
Ex. on tongue four times a day. Always keep a bucket of fresh 
water in trough. 

ULCERS OF. Symptoms. — The flow of saliva is very much 
increased; the animal is unable to masticate its food properly; 
small sores appear on tongue. 

Treatment. — Cleanse the tongue with warm water, then 
bathe it two or three times a day with the following solution: 

R Potassii Permang 5 ii 

Sodii Borate § ss 

Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — To be used with a soft sponge. Give inter- 
nally : 

R Sodii Bicarb § iv 

Calamus Pulv. 5 iv 
Gentiana Pulv. % iii 

M. Sig.- Three teaspoonsful mixed in bran mash and 
oats, three times a day. If the ulcers do not heal they should be 
touched once or twice with Nitrate of Silver. 



^Diseases of the Pharynx \ 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms— The mouth and tongue is 
feverish, throat is swollen and painful to the touch, the flow of 
saliva is increased, a clear discharge from the nose, difficulty in 
swallowing food or water. 

Treatment. — Give steam inhalation to which add a little Tur- 
pentine Oil. Use the following application on throat. 

R Ammon aqua S i. 

Camphor a Sptr. § i 

Terebinthina Oleum 5 i 

Olinm Olive S ii 

14 



M. Sig. — Rub on thoroughly twice a day and cover 
with a woolen cloth. Give internally aconiti tinct ten drops four 
times a day on tongue for two days. Also give the following: 

R Potassii Chloras S iss 

Potassii Nit 5 iiss 

Ammon Chlor § vi 

M. Sig. — Three teaspoonful mixed in warm bran mash 
and ground oats or in drinking water three times a day. If the 
swelling around the throat gets soft and feels as if it contains pus. 
it should be lanced at the lowest point; cleanse the cavity with 
warm water and inject one-half ounce of Peroxide of Hydrogen 
three times a day for several days. Keep the animal well blanket- 
ed in cold weather. . Give fresh water freely. 

ABSCESSES. Symptoms. — Flow of saliva from the mouth, 
discharge from the nose, swelling and soreness of the throat, dif- 
ficulty in eating and drinking, the food and water returns through 
the nose. 

Treatment. — Give steam inhalations to which add a little 
Turpentine Oil three or four times a day. Apply same liniment 
that is used in inflammation of pharynx and cover throat with 
woolen cloth. Give the following internally: 

R Potassii Chlor g iv 

Potassii Iod. g i 

Aqua q. s, O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful with two drams of Fein. 
Chlor. Tr. three times a day; syringed back on tongue, if this fails 
it should be lanced inside. Feed bran mash, crushed oats. 

PARALYSIS OP. Symptoms. — The animal has a some what 
anxious look, he constantly tries to eat and drink but is unable 
to do so. If he does succeed in getting any water or food in the 
back part of his mouth it will return through his nose, the food 
will drop from his mouth "quidded." 

Treatment. — Apply liquid blister, (refer to index) ; syringe 
mouth thoroughly with two ounces of the following solution: 

15 



Potassii chloras one ounce, water one quart, three times a day. 
Give internally: 

R Strychnine Sulphas Gr. xii 

Aqua q. s. § iii 

M. Sig. One teaspoonful on tongue four times a day 
for three days then give one teaspoonful three times a day. Feed 
bran mash and ground oats. 



Diseases of the Oesaphagus. 



CHOKE. Symptoms. — Great distress, hurried breathing, fre- 
quent coughing, excessive flow of saliva, draws himself up, 
arches his neck, sometimes utters a shriek, stamps his fore feet 
and often bloats up. 

Treatment. — If in the upper part of the swallow, it should 
be removed through the mouth, by first placing a speculum in 
the mouth to protect the hand of the operator, while an assistant 
grasps tightly behind the object and presses upward and forward 
until the operator can sieze the object and draw it out. If im- 
possible to remove it this way it should be forced into the stom- 
ach with a probong, which should be well oiled and carefully 
used. If the animal is choked on dry food such as oats or chaff 
give oleum lini often and in small doses. Externally the mass 
should be rubbed gently up and down until it is removed. Give 
internally: 

R Rectificate spts S viii 

Nux. Vom. Fl Ex. g i 

Digitalis Tinct § iss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. Four tablespoonsful every six hours in one- 
fourth pint of water, to be carefully given as a drench. Feed 
soft food, grass if in season. Also oatmeal gruel, hay and lin- 

16 



seed tea, give fresh water freely. If the throat is ruptured there 
is more or less blood mixed with the saliva. 

DILITATION OF. Symptoms. — The horse is able to swallow a 
few mouthsful of food without apparent distress, then he will 
suddenly stop eating, paw, contract the muscles of his neck and 
eject a portion of the food through his nose or mouth. 

There will also be a pouch formed wherever the Oesophagus 
is dilated the breath is offensive. 

Treatment. — Feed carefully and often on liquid food. If 
the dilitation is filled up with food it should be rubbed gently up 
and down externally until the mass is removed. Give small doses 
of Oleum Lini two or three times a day. Give internally: 

R Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. § ii 
Cinchonae Fl. Ex. 5 i 

M. Sig. — Three teaspoonsful syringed back on tongue 
four times a day. Keep fresh water in trough. 

STRICTURE OF. Symptoms. — Difficulty in swallowing, food 
collecting above stricture, which will often return through the 
nose, great pain, loss of flesh and breath very offensive. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

R Amnion Chlor. Pulv. g vi 

Myrrha Pulv. g i 

M. Sig. — One-half tablespoonful mixed with syrup 
and smeared back on tongue with a small paddle three times a 
day. Feed the animal on liquid food. 

Benefit is derived by carefully passing a probang well oiled 
through the stricture once a day for several days. If the swal- 
low is ruptured it will bulge out, the skin should be cut open, 
the food removed and the wound thoroughly cleansed with warm 
water to which add a little Carbolici Acidi, then stitch the rupture 
with catgut suture, and stitch skin with silk thread and dust on 
a little Iodoform three times a day. Give one-half teaspoonful of 
Nux. Vom. Fl. Ext. four times a day on tongue. 

17 



Diseases of the Stomacl?, 



IMPACTION OF. Symptoms. — The animal becomes drowsy, 
slight colicky pains, he carries his head extended and low down 
to the ground, the eyes are partially closed, the sight is affected, 
he presses his head against the manger, cold sweats bedew the 
body, belching of sour gases, the animal sometimes becomes del- 
irious. 

Treatment. — Give following: 
ty Aloes Barb 5 x 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. 5 i 
Zingiber Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 
M. Pill No. 1. Sig.— At once. Follow with: 
1^ Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g iss 

Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. 5 vi 
Zingiber Fl. Ex. g i 
Gentiana Fl. Ex. g iii 
Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonful syringed back on tongue 
every four hours, until six doses are given, then give it every 
six hours. 

Inject into the rectum about one gallon of warm water twice 
a day for a few days. Feed soft food, also give fresh water often 
and in small quantities, add two teaspoonsf ul of Sodii Bicarb three 
times a day. 

BLOATING OF. Symptoms. — Abdominal pain, paws, lies 
down, he turns his head to his side, bowels distended with gas, 
belching of sour gases, food comes through the nose, he sweats 
profusely and sometimes attempts to vomit. 
Treatment. — Give internally: 
Tfy Magnesia Sulphur g xii 

Sodii Hyposulphis g vi 
Zingiber Pulv. g iss 

Carbo Iyigni g viii 

18 



M. Powders No. III. Sig. — Dissolve each in one 
pint of water and give as a drench one hour and a half apart. In 
one hour after the third dose is given, give the following: 

fy Aloes Barb 5 i 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 iss 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig. — At once. Also give one-half 
teaspoonf ul of Nux. Vom. Fl. Bxt. on tongue every four hours, for 
several days. Inject into the rectum about one gallon of warm 
water every four hours until the bowels operate. If the bowels 
become greatly distended with gas and the animal is in danger, 
he should be punctured at an equal distance between the last rib, 
hip and spine at the most distended part, cleanse parts before 
puncturing. Great care should be taken in feeding the animal 
for a while, give only soft and easily digested food such as bran 
mash, crushed oats, etc. 

INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. — Feverish condition, colicky 
pains, loss of appetite, increased flow of saliva from the mouth 
and an intense thirst. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

^ Potassii Iod. g i 

Potassii Nit. g iv 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonful three times a day as a 
drench. Give fresh water often and in small quantities. Feed 
on soft food. 

RUPTURE OF. Symptoms. — Colicky pains, the food comes 
from the nose, spasmodic breathing, the animal sits on his 
haunches, cold sweats, ears and legs cold. 

Treatment. — Of no avail. 

BOTS. There are but few cases where bots disturb the diges- 
tive organs. A good many cases that are called bots are nothing 
but colic. If they do interfere the symptoms are: I^oss of appe- 
tite, offensive breath, a flow of saliva from the mouth and a very 
offensive diarrhoea. 

19 



Treatment. — Give one and a half pint of Oleum Lini with two 
ounces Turbiuth Oil. Follow with: 

R Gentiana Pulv. § vi 

Sodii Bicarb 5 iv 

M. Sig. — One-half tablespoonful in bran mash and 
oats at each feed. 

INDIGESTION. Symptoms. — Hide-bound, loss of flesh, sour 
breath, great thirst, the skin dry and hair rough, bowels irregu- 
lar, at times diarrhoea, then again the faeces are hard and of a 
dark color, colicky pains occasionally, sometimes a dry cough, a 
depraved appetite, will perhaps lick lime from the walls or eat 
clay. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 



R 


Aloes Barb 5 vii 




Gentiana Pulv. 5 iii 




Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 




Syrup q. s. 


M. 


Pill No. i. Sig. — At once. 


lowing: 




n 


Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 




Zingeber Pulv. S iii 




Rhei Rad. Pulv. S viii 




Sodii Bicarb S vi 




Nux Vom. Pulv. S iss 




Ferri Sulph Ex. g iii 



Then give the fol- 



M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
bran mash and oats at each feed, also four tablespoonsful linseed 
meal. Turn on grass if in season. If the teeth are decayed or 
irregular they should have attention. Water the animal at least 
a half hour before feeding, only give the animal a small quantity 
of water before putting him to work. 



20 



Diseases of the Intestines. 



SPASMODIC COLIC. Symptoms.— The attack is very sudden, 
the animal begins to paw and cringe, he looks at his side, throws 
himself violently to the ground and attempts to lie upon his back, 
profuse prespiration and frequent endeavors to urinate. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

R Amnion Arom. Spts. 5 iiss 

Bellad Fl. Ex. ^ ^5 ii 
- Capsici Tinct. 5 iv 

Zingiber Tinct. JJJ J S iss 
Salicylici Acidi 5 iv 

M. Dose No. II. Sig. — Each dose in one pint of 
water, one and one half hour apart as a drench. Then give the 
following: 

R Barb Aloes 5 vii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 ss 
Gentiana Pulv. 5 i 
Colchici Pulv. 5 i 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig.— At once. 

In cases where the animal does not show a great deal of 
pain, do not give the drench, only give the pill. Feed on bran 
mash and crushed oats for a few days. Turn the animal in a 
large box stall or out in the field, let him exercise and roll at 
will. 

FLATULENT COLIC. Symptoms.— The animal paws, strikes 
with hind feet, lies down and rolls, tries to get on back, con- 
tinues pain, the abdomen is distended, he sweats profusely, diffi- 
cult breathing. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

R Terbinth Oleum g iiss 

Asafoetida Tinct 5 iv 
Oleum Lini S xii 

21 



M. Sig. — As a drench in one dose, in one and one- 
half hour give the following: 

Ij* Ammon Arotn. Spts. § iiss 

Zingiber Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iy 

Glycerinum § viii 

M. Doses No. II. Sig. — Each dose in one and one- 
half pint of water two hours apart. Rub abdomen with whisp 
of hay, Turn the animal in a large roomy stall or outside in a 
lot or field where he can take exercise or roll at will. In one 
hour after the last dose is given, give following: 

15* Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 iss 
Gentiana Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig. — In one dose. If no relief is ob- 
tained and the animal is greatly distended with gas, he must be 
punctured at an equal distance between the last rib, hip and 
spine, at the most distended part. After the animal has been re- 
lieved give one-half teaspoonful of Nux Vom. every four hours 
on tongue, for two or three days. Feed nothing but easily di- 
gestible food for a few days such as bran mash, crushed oats, 
etc. 

IMPACTION OF. Symptoms. — Slight colicky pains, faeces are 
passed often, in small quantities they are dry and hard. Abdo- 
men is full, but is not distended with gas, he first paws and looks 
back at his side, he then lies down flat on his side with his head 
and legs extended, occasionally raising his head and looking 
toward his flank. 

Treatment. — Give internally eight ounces each of Oleum 
Lini and Oleum Olive, in three hours give the following: 

I$> Barb Aloes 5 vii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 iss 
Zingiber Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig. — At one dose, also give the fol- 
lowing: 



^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Colchici Fl. Ex. g ii 
Zingiber Fl. Ex. g iii 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench four times a day. Inject into the rectum about one 
gallon of warm water every four hours. Turn the animal in a 
big box stall or lot so that he can take exercise at will. Feed on 
soft food. 

CONSTIPATION. Symptoms.— -The animal is dull and slug- 
gish, colicky pains, the faeces are dry, hard, dark colored and 
passed in small quantities. 

Treatment. — Give following: 

1^ Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Zingiber Pulv. 5 i 
Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 
Colchici Pulv. 5 i 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig.— At once. Follow with: 

1^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. g iv 
Colchici Fl. Ex. g iss 
Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in a little water given as a 
drench four times a day. Feed on bran mash and oats. Give 
fresh water often. 

CONSTIPATION IN FOALS. Symp toms.— Colicky pains, strain- 
ing? faeces are hard and dry. 

Treatment. — Give three ounces of Oleum Recini. Inject 
into the rectum about three ounces of Oleum Olive twice a day. 

DIARRHOEA. Symptoms. — Frequent wartery stools, colicky 
pains, loss of appetite, emaccation, and in some cases the stools 
are very offensive. 

Treatment. — Give one pint of Oleum Recini. If the animal 
does not improve after oil operates give the following: 

23 



R Camphoral Spts. 5 vi 

Catechu Fl. Ex. 5 vii 

Cinchouae Fl.Ex. 5 in 

Saloli o iss 

Sulphuric Arom.Acidi § iv 
Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful with two teaspoonsful of 
prepared chalk in one pint of flour gruel to be given as a drench 
every four hours. If the animal becomes weak, give the follow- 
ing: 

R Etheris Nitrosi Spts. g iv 

Rectificati Spts. g vi 

Nux Vom. Tr. g ii 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in one pint of warm 
water every four hours. Also feed on warm flour gruel with a 
couple of eggs, three or four times a day. Feed on bran and 
crushed oats moistened feed, small amount of pure hay. 

DIARRHOEA IN FOALS. Symtoms — Frequent watery stools, 
weakness, colicky pains, skin is dry and hair rough. 

Treatment. — Give three ounces of Oleum Vicini. If there is 
no relief after the oil has operated give the following: 

1^ Bismuthi Subnit g iss 

Sulphuric Arom. Acipi 5 vi 
Creta, Praep. Pulv. 5 vi 
Sololi 5 iii 

Cinchonae Flv. Ex. 5 iv 
Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonful every four hours in Jour 
ounces of flour gruel. If the colt is weak and unable to suck, 
feed on milk and eggs to which add a four teaspoonful of 
whisky, four or five times a day. 

INFLAMATION OF. Symtoms. — Continuous colicky pains, the 
animal walks about the stall, he paws and lies down carefully. 
The membrane of the nose and eyes and mouth are reddened, in- 
creased breathing, pulse quick, fever, tongue is dry, great thirst, 
bowels constipated. 

24 



Treatment. — Give internally: 

R Opii Pulv. 5 vi 

Bellad. PI. Ex. 5 ii 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pills No. iv. Sig. — One every four hours. Also 
give following: 

R Degitalis Pulv. 5 i 

Acetanilid Pulv. 5 vi 

M. Powders No. vi. Sig. — One powder on tongue 
every three hours. Give fresh water often. Apply hot blankets 
to the belly. Give oat-meal and flour gruel. If the animal be- 
comes very weak give two ounces Rectificati Spts. in one pint of 
water two or three times a day. After the fever and pain has 
passed off give one half pint each of Oleum Olive and Oleum L,ini. 
Feed on bran mash and crushed oats, linseed tea, etc. 

DYSENTERY. Symtoms. — Watery passages, tinged with 
blood and a very offensive smell, passages are often mixed with 
shreds of the lining of the bowels, colicky pains, loss of appetite 
and emaciation. 

Treatment. — Give one half pint of Oleum Ricini. In four 
hours give the following: 

R Camphorae Pulv. S i 

Quininae Sulph. S iss 

Bismuthi Submit 5 vi 

Saloli S ii 

Creta Praep. Pulv. S iv 

M. Powder No xvi. Sig. — One powder mixed in one 
pint of flour gruel to which add three drams of Sulphuric Arom. 
Acidi every four hours. Give small quantities of warm water, 
gruel, linseed and slippery elm tea. If the animal is very feeble 
give two ounce Rectificatis Spts. in one pint of water every six 
hours, feed scalded bran and crushed oats. 

. IVAGINATION OF. Symtoms. — Colicky pains, bowels consti- 
pated, rolling on back, profuse sweating, crouching, sitting on 
hind quarters, anxious look, in some cases the animal becomes 
delerious. 

25 



Treatment. — Give one and one half dram of Opii Pulv. every 
four hours until pain is relieved. Then give six ounces of Oleum 
Olive four times a day for two days. Feed soft food. Give lin- 
seed tea, gruel, etc. 

TWISTING OF. Symtoms. — Continuous colicky pain, striking 
with fore feet, profuse sweating, there is no action of the bowels 
whatever, the animal will throw himself violently to the ground. 

Treatment. — Of no avail. 

STRICTURE OF. Symtoms. — Colicky pains, pulse very feeble, 
the animal sits on his haunches, lies down and stretches his head 
out, he gets up and lies down continuously. 

Treatment. —Of no avail. 

PARALYSIS OF. Symptoms. — Persistent constipation, by 
placing your ear against the adomen there is an absence of in- 
testinal murmur, slight colicky pain, if the hand is introduced 
into the rectum it will be found dilated and dry. Loss of appe- 
tite and fever. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Zingiber Fl. Ex. § iii 

Colchici Fl. Ex. g iss 

Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in one half pint of water 
every four hours, to be given as a drench. Also give one-fourth 
pint of Oleum Lini. three times a day. Give the abdomen a 
thorough rubbing four or five times a day with a whisp of hay 
or straw. Also inject about one gallon of warm water into the 
rectum two or three times a day. In three or four days if there 
is a murmur heard in the bowels and still they do not move give 
the following: 

ly Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Zingiber Pulv. 5 i 

Hydrarg Chlor Mite 5 ss 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 

Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. t. Sig. — At once. Feed the animal on grass, 
bran mash, gruel, etc. Let him have fresh water freely. 

26 



WORMS. Symtoms. — Slight colicky pains, switching of tail, 
the bowels move often and in small quantities, rubbing of tail 
against the stall, loss of flesh, the animal becomes hide-bound 
and does not shed hair, he will lick the walls and eat dirt. 

Treatment. — Give internally. 

Jfy Santonini 5 ii 

Ferri Sulphur Ex. 5 vi 

Aloes Barb 5 iv 

Ant. Et Pot. T. 5 nss 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 vi 

M. Powders No. viii. Sig. — One powder morning and night 
mixed in bran mash and oats. After these powders are given, 
give the following: 

fy ' Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 iss 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig- — At once. If they infest the rectum 
give injection of warm water one gallon Quassia Fl. Ex. two 
ounces twice a day for three days. 



Diseases of Rectum, 



IMPACTION OF. Symptoms.— Slight colicky pain, swelling 
surrounding the anus, if hand is introduced into the rectum it is 
found to be feverish and impacted with faeces. 

Treatment. — The faeces should be removed with a well oiled 
hand twice a day. . Inject one half gallon of warm water three 
times a day. Give internally one and one-half pint Oleum L,ini. 
Give fresh water freely, follow with: 

^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. 



Colchici Fl. Ex. 


S iss 


Aconiti Tinct. 


5 iss 


Aqua q. s. 


S viii 


27 





M. Sig. — One tablespoonful four times a day on tongue, 
Feed soft feed. 

PARALYSIS OF. Symptoms. — You will find the same condi- 
tion as in impaction of the rectum. Follow same treatment ex- 
cept the prescription. Give the following instead: 

R Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g iss 

Zingiber Fl. Ex. g iii 

Aqua q. s. S viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in one-half pint of water as a 
drench four times a day. Feed soft food. 

INFLAMATION OF. Symptoms. — Loss of appetite, drowsiness, 
fever, constipation and stiffness in hind part. 

Treatment. — If there are any faeces in the rectum they 
should be carefully removed with a well oiled hand. Inject into 
the rectum one-half pint of Oleum L,ini,two or three times a day. 
Give twelve drops of Aconite Tinct. on the tongue four times a 
day until the fever subsides. Follow this with one-half teas- 
poonful Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. on tongue four times a day. Feed 
on soft food and grass. Let the animal have fresh water freely. 
If there is much constipation follows give one and a half pint of 
Oleum Lini, also give oat meal gruel and linseed tea. 

INVERSION OF. Symptoms.— Turning out of the rectum. 

Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughly with warm water con- 
taining a little carbolic acid, searify if much swollen, then return 
carefully to its proper position. For several days the bowel 
should be cleaned out with a well oiled hand and injected with 
four ounces of Oleum Lini. To which add about twenty drops 
of Carbolic Acid twice a day. If there is a great deal of pain 
give internally one and one-half ounce of Opii Tr. in one-half 
pint of water. Also give ten drops of Aconiti Tinct. every four 
hours until six doses are given. After fever subsides and there 
is much constipation give one and one-half pint of Oleum Lini. 
Feed on bran mash for several days. Give small quantity of 
fresh water often. If animal becomes weak give two ounces 
Rectificati Spt. in water three times a day. 



PILES. Symptoms. — Switching of tail, rubbing against 
stall, shows pain when bowels move; the faeces are covered with 
blood. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint of Oleum Lini 
and inject into the rectum one-half gallon of warm w T ater twice a 
day. Also use following salve: 

& Plumbi Acetas 5 ii 

Zinci Oxide 5 i 

Tannici Acidi 5 iii 

. Adeps Praep. % ii 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day, or remove by operation. 



diseases of tfye Abdomen 



PERITONITIS. Symptoms. — Loss of appetite, colicky 
pains, the animal lies down very careful, turns head toward the 
abdomen, gets up and stands around in .a dull, languid manner, 
breathing increased, a quick hard pulse, pressure on abdomen 
causes pain, he strikes with hind feet, extremeties are cold and 
stiff. 

Treatment. — Apply to abdomen blankets wrung out of hot 
water, and cover them with dry blankets. Change blankets be 
fore they get cool. This should be kept up for at least eight 
hours, then dry thoroughly and cover with a dry hot blanket. 
Give internally: 

R Opii Pulv. § i 

Hydrarg Chlor Mite § ss 

Gentiana Pulv. g ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pills No. VIII. Sig. — One every three hours. 
If bowels are constipated give injection of warm water twice a 
day. If the animal is weak give the following: 

29 



Jfy Rectificati Spts. S vi 

Etheris Nitrosi Spts § iv 
Digitalis Tinct. § iss 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two ounces in one pint of water every four 
hours. Turn in a large box stall, give fresh water freely. If 
no relief is obtained in a few days apply mustard plaster. Feed 
on scalded bran, crushed oats, grass and linseed tea. 

DROPSY OF. Symptoms.. An enlargement of the abdo- 
men, sheath and sometimes the legs, increased breathing, bowels 
irregular, the hair loosens around the swollen parts, weak pulse 
and feebleness. 

Treatment. — Apply mild mustard plaster to abdomen, in ex- 
treme cases the animal should be tapped. Give internally: 
1^ Potassii Acetas S viii 

Potassii Iod. g iss 

Digitalis Fl. Ex. 5 iv 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one half pint of water 
every four hours. After this is given follow with: 
^ Ferri Sulphas Ex. g iii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. g iss 
Gentiana Pulv. g vii 

Zingiber Pulv. g iv 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
feed three times a day. Feed on scalded bran and crushed oats, 
pure Timothy hay, grass if in season. If there is much consti- 
pation give one pint Oleum L,ini. 



Diseases of the Liver. 



CONGESTION OF. Symptoms. — Colicky pains, loss of appe- 
tite, turning head to right side, bowels irregular, faeces of a clay 
color, yellowness of the eyes, nose and mouth. 



Treatment* — Give internally: 

ly Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 
Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 
Syrup q. s. 
M. Pill No. I. Sig. — At once. Follow with: 

1^ Sodii Sulpas 5 xvi 

Potassii lod. S i 
Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Six tablespoonful three times a day as a 
drench. Feed soft food. Give grass if in season. Keep a 
bucket of fresh water in trough. 

INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Dullness, loss of appetite, 
yellowness of the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose and mouth 
high fever, quick pulse, the faeces are small and of a dark color, 
the animal looks toward his right side, pain is shown by the 
horse shifting his feet back and forth. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint of Oleum Lini then 
give following: 



Ammon. Chloridi 


5 iv 


Potassii Acetas 


Siv 


Aconiti Tinct. 


5i 


Sodii Phosphas 


S xii 


Aqua q. s. 


Oii 



M. Sig. — Five tablespoonful every four hours in one 
half pint of water given as a drench. The food should be limited 
for a few days. Feed on small quantities of hay and bran mashes. 
Keep a bucket of fresh water in trough. Give grass if in season. 

INDURATION OF. Symptoms. — Weakness, dullness, eyes par- 
tially closed, shifting back and forth on feet, pulse small and 
weak, the breath has an offensive smell, breathing increased, the 
mucous membranes are of a yellowish color, loss of flesh, loss of 
appetite, the faeces are covered with mucous. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 
I$* Potassii lod. g iss 

Aqua q. s. S iv 

31 



M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful four times a day in drinking 
water. Feed on bran mashes and crushed oats, small quantities 
of timothy hay and grass if in season. 

JAUNDICE. 'Symptoms. — The membranes of the eyes, nose, 
and mouth are yellow, the tongue is coated, appetite impaired, 
bowels irregular, the faeces are hard and of a clay color. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

R Aloes Barb 5 vii 

Hydrarg Chlor. Mite 5 i 
Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 

Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. i. Sig. — At once. Follow with: 

R Sodii Sulphas g xvi 

Sodii Bicarb g iii 

Colchici Sem. Pulv. g iss 

M. Sig. Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
three times a day as a drench. Feed on soft food, give fresh 
water freely, small quantities of hay. Turn on grass if in season. 

RUPTURE OF. Symptoms — Abdominal pains, loss of appe- 
tite, mucous membrane pale, breathing increased, repeated 
attacks of colic and a slow, feeble pulse. 

Treatment. Apply cold water to sides. Give internally: 

^ Plumbi Acetas 5 iv 

Aqua q. s. g ii 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful twice a day in drinking 
water. Give food that is easy to digest, such as bran mash, 
crushed oats, etc. 

GALL STONES. Symptoms — Repeated attacks of colic, accom- 
panied by violent pain, yellowish condition of mucous membrane. 
Treatment. — Give one and one-pint of Oleum L,ini, also give: 

i^ Sodii Salicylici g iiss 

Sodii Bicarb g iv 

Rhei Rad Pulv. g viii 

M. Powders No. xxiii. Sig. — One powder in bran 
mash and oats three times a day. Give plenty of fresh water. 
Turn on grass if in season. 

32 



Diseases of tfye Urinary Organs. 

Diseases of the Kidneys. 

INFLAMMATION ACUTE. Symptoms.— Pain or pressure in re- 
gion of kidneys, mouth hot and dry, at the beginning he lies down 
and rolls and turns his nose high up on his flank, breathing in- 
creased, frequent attempts to urinate, passes small amount at a 
time mixed with blood, increased thirst and stiffness in loins. 

Treatment. — Give internally one pint of Oleum Riscini. 
Give ten drops of Aconiti Tinct every three or four hours, until 
five or six doses are given. Put hot applications on loins. In- 
ject about one gallon of warm water into the rectum three or four 
times a day. Also give following: 

^ Bellad Fl. Ex. 5 iv. 

Hyoscyami Fl. Ex 5 iiss 

Potassii Acetas § iv 

Potassii Bromidi S iii 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoons ful every four hours in one- 
fourth pint of water, given as a drench. Feed on bran mash and 
crushed oats, grass if in season; also linseed tea and oat meal 
gruel. After the first medicine is given, follow with: 
3^ Sodii Bicarb 5 iv 

NuxVom. Pulv. 5 i 
Potassii Nit. S iv 
Gentiana Pulv. g iv 
M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with each feed. 

INFLAMMATION CHRONIC. Symtoms.—Stittness, weakness, 
increased sensibility of the loins, irregular appetite, loss of flesh, 
muscles soft, the membranes of the eye and nose are pale, swell- 
ing of the limbs. Frequent urination at times mixed with shreds 
of membrane. 

Treatment. — Hot applications to the loins, give one and 



one-half pint of Oleum Iyini. Also give following: 

1$, Hyoscyami Fl. Ex. S iiss 

Potassii Acetar 5 iv 

Potassii Bromidi § iii 
Digitalis Tr. g iiss 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful three times a day in 
half pint water as a drench. Give the following tonic after the 
first medicine is used: 

]$} Ferri Phosphas S iii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. S i 
Gentiana Pulv. § vi 

M. Powder No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder in bran 
mash and oats three times a day. Inject warm water into rec- 
tum once a day. 

AZOTURIA. Symptoms. — Suppose a horse is taken from 
the stable and trotted a quarter or a half mile, he becomes slug- 
gish, perspires freely, gets stiff in the muscles of the loins, some- 
times the mucles become hard and tense, the breathing increased. 
In aggravated cases the symptoms becomes more severe, he drops 
on his hind quarters, staggers and perhaps falls, he lies down, 
gets up and lies down again until he is no longer able to do so 
As soon as these symptoms are noticed the animal should be stop- 
ped at once. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a large, roomy stall. Ap- 
ply a blanket wrung out of hot water to the loins, then cover 
with dry blanket. Keep the animal well beded Give body 
and limbs a thorough rubbing with wisp of hay three or four 
times a day, also apply liniment to loins and legs three times a 
day. The urine should be drawn off about every six hours with 
a catheter. Give internally: 

fy Barb Aloes g i 

Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 

Hydrarg Chlor Mite 5 ss 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig. — At once. Inject one-half gallon of 
34 



warm water into the rectum every four hours until pill operates, 
also give: 

^ Potassii Iod. g~i 

Potassii Acetas g vi 
Digitalis Tinct. g iiss 
HyoscyamiFl. Ex. g iiss 
Arnicae Rad. Tr. g v 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful every four hours in a 
pint of water as a drench. Give plenty of fresh water every hour 
or two, but do not let him drink too fast. The animal should be 
turned five times a day. Feed on bran mash and little hay for a 
few days. After three days give the following: 

1^ Btheris Nitrosi Spts. g iv 

Rectificati Spts. g x 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful every four hours in one- 
half pint of water as a drench. Feed on bran mash and oats and 
good quantity of Timothy hay. If the animal is unable to rise 
in six days he should be placed in a sling about one hour at a 
time four or five times a day, and give his limbs thorough rub- 
bing. If the animal has mild attack, where muscles become 
swollen and hard and does not break down, only give pill, Po- 
tassii Nitrate two teaspoonsful three times a day in drinking 
water which give freely; turn in box stall or field, rub liniment 
on muscles. 

In some cases it effects the horse in front, the muscles of the 
shoulder and chest becomes swollen and hard; give a few days 
rest; give two teaspoonsful of Potassii Nitrate three times a day 
in drinking water, use the following on the swollen parts: 

1^ Ammon Aqua g ss 

Menthae Pip. Spts. 5 vi 
Capsici Tinct. g ss 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Rub on four times a day. If the animal be- 
comes delirious give one dram Gilsemii Fl. Ex. on tongue every 
two hours. 

35 



BLOODY URINE. Symptoms. — Appetite impaired, stiffness in 
hind part, tenderness in the loins on pressure. 

Treatment. — Give one and one half pint of Oleum I^ini. In 
four hours give the following: 

fy Ferri Chlor. Tr. g iii 

Nux Vom. Tr. § ii 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in one- half pint of 
water four times a day as a drench, feed on bran mash and 
crushed oats, linseed tea and flour greul. 

DIABETES INSIPIDUS. Symptoms.— Excessive thirst, fre- 
quent and prefuse secretions of pale urine, the membrane of the 
nose, mouth is pale, loss of flesh, skin dry, loss of appetite, the 
mouth has a sour odor, bowels irregular, sweats on slight exer- 
tions. At times licks the wall or eats clay. 

DIABETES MELITUS. Symptoms* —Symptoms are same as in 
Insipidus except that the urine contains sugar. 
Treatment. — Give one pint Oleum Recini. 
1^ Iodine Resub 5 iii 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 vi 

Ferri Sulph. Ex. 5 vi 

Syrup q s. 

M. Pills No. VI. Sig.— One pill every six hours. 

1^ Potassii Carb 5 iii 

Potassii Bromidi g iii 
Sodii Bicarb S iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a day, after this is given follow with: 

3^ Ferri Phosphas 5 ii 

Cinchonae Pulv. S ii 
Nux Vom. Pulv. S i 
Arsenosi Acidi G xxxx 

M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed 
in feed three times a day. L,et the animal have sufficient quan- 
tity of fresh water every two hours; feed on bran, crushed oats, 
ground oil cake; occasionally give grass when in season Place 

36 



the animal in a well ventilated box stall, blanket body according 
to season of the year. 

RETENTION OF URINE. Symptoms.— Frequent and ineffectual 
attempts to urinate, stretching, violent pain, groaning, discharg- 
ing but a few drops or none at all. . The animal walks with a 
stiff straggling gait. 

Treatment. — Inject warm water in the rectum several times 
a day, introduce hand into the rectum and put slight pressure on 
bladder, if this does not relieve it, should be drawn off with a 
cathater. Give internally the following: 

1^ Ethris Nitrosi Spts. S iv 

Bellad Fl. Ex. 5 ii 

Gelseneii Fl. Ex. 5 iv 
Aqua q. s. S viii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one half pint of water 
every three hours. Feed on bran mash for a few days. 

INCONTINUENCE OF URINE. Symptoms.— K continual flow or 
dribbling of urine. 

Treatment. If due to inflammation or paralysis of the 
bladder follow that treatment. 

DISCHARGE OF URINE BY THE NAVEL. Symptoms .—This oc- 
curs in colts. 

Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughly with warm water to which 
add a little Carbolic Acid, then take a strong string and tie above 
the opening, but do not tie too tight. It is sometimes necessary 
to stitch it when the cord is torn off too close to the abdomen. 
Then use the following: 

* ^ Salicylici Acidi 5 ii 

Tannici Acidi 5 iii 
Iodoform 5 ii 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day. 

ALBUMEN IN URINE. Symptoms.— Loss of flesh, swelling of 
legs, irregular appetite, stiff gait in hind part; shortness of breath, 
very seldom lies down. The urine is straw color, it contains 
casts and fat globules, the animal stands continually stretched 
out. 

37 



Treatment. — Give one pint of Oleum I^ini. Follow with: 

1\ Ferri Sulphas Ex. § iiss 

Cinchonae Pulv. S iii 
Arsenosi Acidi G xxxv 
Gentiana Pulv. § iv 
NuxVom.Pulv. gi 

M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder at each 
feed; give food that is easily digested and nutritious, such as 
bran, crushed oats, ground linseed cake, also give oatmeal gruel 
and slippery elm tea. 



Diseases of the Bladder. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms .—Colicky pain, walks with 
a straggling gait, urine is passed frequently and in small quanti- 
ties, each time accompanied with pain, a continuous straining 
and groaning. The urine is sometimes of a red color. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint of Oleum I,ini. 

3^ Potassii Acetas § vi 

Potassii Bromidi g iv 
Hyosciami Fl. Ex. § iiss 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one half pint of water 
as a drench every four hours. One teaspoonful of Sodii Bicarb 
in drinking water four times a day . If there is a great deal of 
pain give Opii Tinct. one ounce in a half pint of water. Inject 
one gallon warm water into the rectum three times a day. Feed 
on bran mash, oat meal gruel, linseed and slippery elm tea. In 
chronic cases give Buchu Fl. Ex. three drams in a little water 
every four hours. 

SPASMS OF, NECK OF. Symptoms. — Uneasiness, groaning, 
frequent stretching to urinate with only a slight dribbling. If 



the hand is introduced into the rectum the bladder is found to 
be distended with urine; he paws, lies down, gets up and arches 
his back and attempts to urinate. 

Treatment. — Introduce hand into the rectum and put slight 
pressure on the bladder. If this does not relieve the urine should 
be drawn with cathater. Give internally: 



Ether is Nitrosi Spts. 


g iii 


Bellad Fl. Ex. 


5 iii 


Gelsemii Fl. Ex. 


5 iv 


Aqua q. s. 


g viii 



M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one- half pint of water 
every three hours as a drench; inject a gallon of warm water into 
the rectum. Feed on bran mash for a few days. 

PARALYSIS OP. Symptoms.— -The bladder retains the urine 
until it is over-distended and part of it is expelled in a gush. If 
the neck is effected there is a constant dribbling of urine, which 
irritates the skin inside of the legs; has colicky pains and stiff- 
ness in the hind part. 

Treatment. — Draw urine with catharter. Give internally: 

^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cantharides Tr. g iv 
Hyoscyami Fl. Ex. g iiss 
Cinchonia Fl. Ex. g ss 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful every four hours in a half 
pint of water as a drench. Keep a bucket of fresh water in 
trough, add two teaspoonsful Sodii Bicarb four times a day. In 
ject a half gallon of warm water into the rectum three times a 
day. Feed on bran mash and crushed oats and grass if in season. 

INVERSION OP. Sypmtoms. —Protrusion of the bladder from 
the vagina. 

Treatment. — Bath with one quart of warm water, to which 
add one ounce of Opii Tinct. and one fourth dram AcidiCarbolici. 
It should then be returned by careful pressure, one hand placed 
on the inside to direct it and the other hand on the outside. Care 
should be taken that the bladder is not irritated or punctured 
with fingers. If too large it should be bandaged tightly so to 

39 



press out the blood. Keep the horse lower in the front than hind 
part. If the animal strains a good deal give: 

1$ Opii Tinct. § i 

Bellad Fl. Ex. 5 iss 

M. Sig. — In one dose in one-half pint water as a 
drench, also give following: 

Ify Hyosciami Fl. Ex. § ii 

Potassii Bromidi % iii 

Potassi Acetas 5 iv 

Aqua q. s. $. viii. 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful every four hours in a 
half pint of water as a drench. Give food that is easily digested, 
such as bran mash, crushed oats, small amount of grass if in 
season. Give fresh water often in small quantities. 

CALCULI IN. Symptoms. — Stiffness in hind limbs, frequent 
desire to urinate, stretching without passing any urine, then 
again it is performed with ease. At times the flow suddenly 
stops, he still strains but with no result, shows colicky pains, 
lies down and rolls; will also find white sediment in urine. 

Treatment. — If bladder is distended the urine should be 
drawn with cathater. Give internally: 

I$* Hydrochloric Ac. Dil. S iii 

Sig. — Two drams in drinking water three times a day. 
If this does not relieve it has to be removed by an operation. In 
the mare it is removed with lithotomy forceps. 



Diseases of the Uretfyea. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Swelling heat and tender- 
ness of the sheath and penis, difficulty, pain and groaning in 
passing urine. In later stages there is a whitish mucous dis- 
charge. In the early stages the urine is sometimes mixed with 
blood and shreads of membrane. 

40 



Treatment. — Give one pint of Oleum Iyini and follow with: 

Tfy Hyosciami Fl. Ex. g iii 

Potassii Acetas % iv 

Potassii Iod. § iss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
four times a day. Feed on bran mashes, crushed oats, grass if 
in season. Keep bucket of fresh water in trough. 

STRICTURE OP. Symptoms. — Passing urine in a fine stream 
with straining pain and groaning. 

Treatment. — A small cathater well cleansed and oiled should 
be inserted carefully and slowly once a day. In a few days a 
larger cathater should be used. Give internally: 

^ Potassii Acetas § iv 

Potassii Iod. § iss 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful three times a day in 
drinking water. 

CALCULI IN. Symptoms. — Violent straining when he at- 
tempts to urinate, passing a few drops or none at all, penis pro- 
trudes; the bladder and sometimes urethra becomes distended 
with urine. By examining you can sometimes feel exactly where 
the calculi is located. 

Treatment. — If calculi is small it can be removed by slight 
pressure downward. If large enough to prevent urination, it 
should be removed by operation, if the calculi is close to the 
bladder and the operation can not be performed it should be 
pushed into bladder with cathater, and use treatment that is 
given in Calculi of the bladder. 



41 



^Diseases of tfye Respiratoiy Organs, 



Diseases of fye Nose. 

CATARRH ACUTE. /Symptoms. — Sneezing, running from the 
eyes, redness and dryness of the membrane of the nose succeeded 
by a discharge of a thin watery fluid, which in a few days be- 
comes yellowish white, with fever and dullness. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a well ventilated box stall, 
blanket him if weather is cold. L,et the animal inhale steam to 
which add a little turpentine, give fresh water often in small 
quantities. Give internally: 

fy Glycyr. Rad. Pulv. g iii 

Potassii Nit. g iv 

Camphor ae Pulv. g i 

Quininae Sulph g iss 

M. Powders No. XII. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
syrup placed back on tongue every four hours. If the animal be- 
comes weak and has no appetite give the following: 

1^ Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. g vi 

Gentiana Tinct. g iii 

Nux Vom. Tinct. g ii 

Cinchonia Fl. Ex. g i 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in a half pint of water as a 
drench four times a day; feed on bran mashes, crushed oats, 
grass if in season. 

CATARRH CHRONIC. Symptoms— A whitish or yellowish dis- 
charge from the nostrils, the membrane is reddened, loss of appe- 
tite and flesh, the animal becomes hide-bound, the skin is dry and 
the hair rough, discharge from the nose has a fetid smell. If the 
frontal sinues are effected there is a dull sound when tapped with 
finger. 

42 



Treatment. — 

1^ Ferri Sulphas Ex. § iiss 

Cinchonae Pulv. 5 iii 

Gentiana Pulv. § iv 

Nux Vom. Pulv. S iss 

M. Powders No. XXXII. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran mash and oats, turn the animal on grass if in season. 
In some casses the puss collects in the upper sinues of the nose, 
the bone becomes enlarged and at times it becomes ulcerated, 
opens and discharges puss, and the breath and discharge from the 
nose and opening is extremely offensive, sometimes caused by a 
decayed tooth. 

Treatment. — Trephine the enlargement, remove all diseased 
tissue and decay ed* teeth if any. Syringe thoroughly with boiled 
water one pint, Formalin two drams, after this syringe four 
ounces of the same twice a day, give internally one dram Potassii 
Iod. three times a day. 

1^ Ferri Sulphas Ex. g iiss 

Arsenosi Acidi G xxx 
Nux Vom. Pulv. § iss 
Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Powders XXXII. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
bran mash and oats three times a day, also give four tablespoons- 
ful of flaxseed meal in feed three times a day. 

TUMOR IN. Symptoms. — Are found about two inches up in 
the nostril. It sometimes effects a horse's breathing, causing a 
sort of a blowing sound; they are of a soft nature. 

Treatment. — The tumor should be carefully opened and 
cleansed with warm water to which add a little Carbolici Acidi, 
then insert a small piece of lint, leave in for about six hours, 
wash a few times with warm water. 

BLEEDING OF. Treatment.— Bath head and nose with cold 
water. Take tow to which tie a string, dip it in equal parts of 
Ferri Chloride Tinct. and water and plug the nose tightly and 
hold nose shut with hand until the bleeding stops, if it does not 
check give Plumbi Acetas one dram, water one pint as a drench. 

43 



diseases of tfye Tfyroat. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Cough, dullness, swelling, 
stands with nose poked out. If the animal attempts to drink the 
water returns through the nose, pressure on throat causes pain 
and the animal to cough, mouth hot, breathing increased, bowels 
costive, urine scanty, a flow of saliva from the mouth, and in a 
few days there will be a discharge from the nose. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean and well ventilated 
box stall. Keep well blanketed in cold weather. If limbs are 
cold they should be rubbed thoroughly and woolen bandages ap- 
plied. Keep a bucket of fresh water in trough, give inhalation 
of steam to which add one tablespoonful Turpentine Oleum three 
times a day for two days. Kxternally use following: 

Jfy Ammon Aqua § ii 

TerbinthinaOl. gi 
Oleum Olive S iii 

M. Sig. — Rub on throat thoroughly twice a day until 
blistered, also apply hot flax seed meal poultice to throat. Give 
internally: 

1^ Potassii Chloras 5 ii 

Amonii Chloridi S iii 
Potassii Nit g iii 

Quininae Sulph. § iss 
Camphorae Pulv. § i 
Glycyr. Rad. Pulv. g iii 

M. Powders No. XVIII. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with syrup every four hours, smeared back on tongue with pad- 
dle; if the animal is in danger of suffication the wind pipe should 
be carefully opened and a tube inserted about one inch in diame- 
ter, it should be removed twice a day, the wound and tube should 
be thoroughly clensed with warm water and a little Acidi Car- 
bolici, after breathing is relieved stitch wound with silk thread 
and dust with healing powder, (refer to index). If the swelling 

44 



around the throat becomes soft and feels like it contains puss it 
should be opened at the lowest point, and cleansed twice a day 
with boiled water, followed with an injection of one ounce of 
Peroxide Hydrogen. If the animal is weak give the following: 

^ Rectificati Spts. g vii 

Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. g iv 
Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g ii 
Nux Vom. Tr. g i 

M. Sig.— Three tablespoonsful in three ounces of 
water syringed back in mouth every three hours. Feed on bran 
mashes, crushed oats and grass if in season. If a cough still re- 
mains at the end of ten days give: 

1^ Potassii Iod. g ii 

- Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful three times a day in 
drinking water. 

SPASMS OF. Symptoms. — The animal is siezed with vio- 
lent fits of coughing, may reel and fall and after a few minutes 
may recover and be as well as ever. 

Treatment. — 

1^ Potassii Bromidi g ii 

' Gelsemii Fl. Ex. 5 iv 
Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful on tongue four times a 
day, follows with one-half teaspoonful Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. three 
times a day for four days. 

ROARING. Symptoms. — A loud unnatural breathing and a 
harsh, dry cough; it is shown more after becoming excited, pull- 
ing a heavy load or galloping. 

Treatment. — In the early stages the horse may be benefitted 
by giving the following: 

Ij* Potassii Iod. g ii 

Potassii Chloras g iii 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful on tongue or in drinking 
water three times a day. If in chronic form it is necessary to pre- 

45 



form an operation, by removing the colapsed cartilage and vocal 
chord. 

ABSESSE5 OF. Symptoms —V ever, pain and tenderness, 
swelling of the glands. 

Treatment. — Apply a hot flax seed meal poultice and Cam- 
phor Oil on throat until it is drawn to a head, it should then be 
opened at the lowest point and syringed with boiled water, and 
followed with an ounce of Peroxide Hydrogen twice a day. Give 
a teaspoonful of Potassii Nitrate in drinking water four times a 
day. If the animal is debilitated give the following: 

ty Quininae Sulph. g iss 

Ferri Sulpas Kx. g iiss 

Nux Vom. Pulv. gi 

Gentiana Pulv. g iii 

M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran and oats at each feed. 



diseases of the Lungs. 



BRONCHITIS ACUTE. Symptoms.— Dullness, loss of appetite, 
the animal hangs his head, high fever pulse, quick, increased 
breathing, painful cough. At first the cough is dry and in a few 
days it becomes moist and rattling, mouth is hot, after a few days 
there is a whitish discharge from the nostrils, at times it is ting- 
ed with blood or rusty color. If the ear is placed over the chest 
a wheezing sound is heard, and in a few days becomes a crack- 
ling sound. The animal does not lie down, he stands with his 
head to a door or crack to gain all the fresh air possible. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, warm and venti- 
lated box stall. Cover the body with blankets according to the 
season of the year. Rub limbs and apply woolen bandage, keep 
bucket of fresh water in trough. Give steam inhalations to which 

46 



add two drams Creosote, three times a day. If there is consider- 
able pain give one and one-half ounce of Opii Tinct. in a half 
pint of water as a drench, also give: 

fy Potassii Nit. g iv 

Potassii Bicarb g ii 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful in drinking water three 
times a day. 

I$* Ammonii Chloridi g iv 

Camphorae Pulv. g ii 
Quininae Sulph g ii 
Acetanilid g i 

Bellad Fl. Ex. g i 

Glycyr Rad. Pulv. g iii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pills No. XXIV. Sig. — One pill every four hours 
for three days then every six hours. Rub on chest mustard 
paste, cover with paper and woolen blanket, leave on about one 
hour and a half, wash off with warm water, dry thoroughly, then 
cover with sweet oil, keep well covered with hot, dry blanket. 
After the pills are given, give the following: 

I$* Rectificati Spts. g viii 

Ktheris Nitrosi Spts . g i v 
Cinchonoe Fl. Ex. g ii 
Gentiana Fl. Ex. g ii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-fourth pint of 
water syringed back on tongue every four to six hours. After 
the seventh day give Potassii Iod. one dram in drinking water 
three times a day for one week. Feed on soft food such as scald- 
ed bran, crushed oats to which add a little linseed meal also give 
hay tea and grass if in season. 

BRONCHITIS CHRONIC. Symptoms.— Great debility, loss of 
appetite and flesh, the skin is dry and hair rough, a loud matalic 
cough and discharge from the nose. 

Treatment. 

I$* Nux Vom. Pulv. g ii 

Gentiana Puly. g iv 
Arsenosi Acidi 5 i 

Ferri Sulphas Ex. g iii 

47 



M. Powders No. XXXII. Sig. — One powder mixed 
in bran mash and oats three times a day, also give four table- 
spoonsful linseed meal and grass if in season. 

PLEURACY. Symptoms. — Ushered in by a chill, the animal 
declines to move, if he is made to move, he groans with pain, 
stands stiff, turns his feet and elbows out, he sometimes becomes 
restless and acts colicky, he may lay down for just a few minutes, 
pulse quick and wirey, a short and suppressed cough, tempera- 
ture elevated, breathing increased, you can sometimes ascertain 
the most painful parts by tapping on the chest with the knuckles. 
If the ear is placed to chest a sound like rubbing two pieces of 
rough paper together is heard, when there is water collected in 
the cavity there is a tingling or metallic sound. The symptoms 
become more aggravated, hurried breathing, the flanks work like 
a bellows, nostrils flap, eyes stare wildly, swelling appear Under 
chest, abdomen and legs. 

Treatment. — Place animal in a clean, warm, well ventilated 
stall and cover with blankets, according to the season of the 
year. If considerable pain give Opii Tinct. one and one-half 
ounce in one-half pint of Oleum Iyini. Apply woolen blanket 
wrung out of hot water on chest, then cover with a dry blanket, 
change before the blanket gets cool; always have a hot blanket 
ready when the other is taken off. Keep this up for several 
hours. After you quit using hot blankets chest should be thor- 
oughly dried. Give following: 

fy Potassii Nit g iv . 

Potassii Bicarb § ii 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsf ul every six hours in drinking 
water. 

3$5 AmmonAcetarlyiq. S viii 

Rectificate Spts, § iv 
Acetanilid 5 vi 

Quininae Sulph. § i 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-fourth pint of 
water as a drench every four hours; great care should be taken 
in drenching. Give plenty of fresh water. If the animal does 

48 



not improve in course of a few days, rub thin mustard paste over 
chest, cover with paper and woolen blanket, remove in one hour 
and one half, wash with warm water, dry thoroughly, then cover 
with sweet oil and blanket. After the fever has subsided give 
the following: 



Ferri Sulphs. Ex. 


5 iiss 


Nux Vom. Pulv. 


§ iss 


Cinchonae Pulv. 


5 iii 


Digitalis Pulv. 


5 vi 


Gentiana Pulv. 


S iv 



M. No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed in bran and oats 
at each feed, also Potassii Iod. one dram in drinking water three 
times a day for seven days. If there is an excessive collection 
fluid in chest and the animal's life in danger, he should be tapped 
with a small trocar in tl^e lower part of the chest, between 
the eighth and ninth rib. Give the animal good nutritious food 
such as bran mash, crushed oats and grass if in season. Give inter- 
nally the following: 

^ Pilocarpus Fl. Ex. g ii 

Digitalis Fl. Ex. 5 iv 

Potasssi Acetas S iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful syringed back on tongue 
every four hours. This should be given in the early stages of 
pleurisy if there is fluid collecting. If this is given do not give 
Digitalis Pulv. in last prescription. 

CONGESTION OF LUNGS. Symptoms— -The animal stands with 
his head down and his legs spread apart, the eyes are wild or 
sunken, breathes quickly and sometimes gaspy, nostrils open and 
close quickly, flanks heave rapidly, the body trembles, legs and 
ears are cold; cold sweats, pulse is so small it can hardly be felt. 
There is sometimes a discharge of foamy blood from the nostrils. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, well ventilated box 
stall where he can get plenty of fresh air. Rub the body thor- 
oughly with whisp of hay and then cover with woolen blanket, 
bandage the legs. Give internally: 

49 



1$-. Arnica Tinet. § iv 

Rectificati Spts. § vi 
Amnion Lig. Acet. g vi 
M. Sig. — Six tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench every three hours, also give two teaspoonsful Nitrate 
Potassii in drinking water three times a day. Give fresh water 
often and in small quantities and feed on bran mash for a few 
daj^s. 

LUNG FEVER. Symptoms. — Ushered in by a chill, succeeded 
by a hot stage, difficult breathing, hangs head, legs spread apart, 
mouth is hot, legs and ears cold, at times one leg is cold and the 
other hot, dry, dull cough, hard quick pulse, high temperature, 
persists in standing, wandering about in a dull depressed manner, 
takes few bites of food, bowels irregular, stands with head where 
he can get fresh air. If the ear is placed to chest a grating 
sound is heard. There is a discharge from the nostril first clear 
then a whitish color which sometimes becomes of a rusty 
color which is a bad sign. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a dry, warm, well venti- 
lated box stall, blanket him according to the season of the year. 
Give legs a thorough rubbing until they are warm and apply 
woolen bandages. Give plenty of fresh water. Give internally: 
ly Potassi Nit. S vi 

Potassii Bicarb S iii 
M. Powders No. XII. Sig. — One powder in drinking 
water every six hours. 

1^ Quininae Sulph. 5 i 

Acetanilid 5 iv 

Digitalis Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 
M. Pills No. VIII. Sig. — One pill every four hours. 
After pills are given, give the following: 

Ify Ammon Acetar L,iq. g viii 

Rectificati Spts. g viii 

Ktheris Nitrori Spts. 5 vi 
Bellad Fl. Ex. g iss 

Glycyrrh Fl. Ex. g vii 

Camphorae Pulv. giss 

Aqua q. s. O iv 

60 



M. Sig. — Three ounces in three ounces of water, 
syringed back in mouth every four hours for two days and then 
every six hours. As soon as the animal shows improvement and 
offers to eat only give one-half dose three times a day. If the 
animal does not improve in a course of a few days rub on chest 
thoroughly a thin mustard paste on both sides, up and back 
about eighteen inches. Cover with paper and blankets, leave on 
a couple of hours and then wash off with warm water and dry 
thoroughly then apply sweet oil and blanket. Care should be 
taken that the animal does not lay down and roll while the mus- 
tard plaster is on. Feed scalded ground oats and bran to which 
add linseed meal; give a hay tea, slice carrots or grass if in sea- 
son After the fever has subsided give the following: 

1^ GentianaPulv. 5 vi 

Ferri Sulphar Ex g iiss 
Nux Vom Pulv. g i 
Digitalis Pulv. 5vii 
Cinchonae Pulv. § ii 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder at each 
feed. Also give one dram of Potassii Iod. three times a day: 

BLEEDING FROM LUNGS. Symptoms.— The blood is frothy 
and comes from both nostrils, accompanied with a cough, breath- 
ing is quick, and the animal is weak. If ear is placed to wind 
pipe a gurgling sound is heard. 

Treatment. — Keep the animal quiet, use cold applications 
on chest. Give internally Ferri Chloride Tinct. four drams in 
one-half pint of water, repeat in three hours. If the animal is 
weak give Rectificati Spts. two ounces in one-half pint of water 
four times a day. 

HEAVES. Symptoms. — Short, jerky breathing, nostrils ex- 
panded, the muscles are drawn so that they show a line along 
the belly. A loud hacking deep cough, a ravenous appetite, loss 
of flesh, bowels irregular, the skin becomes dry and hair rough, 
the majority of cases bloat after eating, great thirst, they some- 
times have attacks of colic. 

Treatment. — Feed clean and wholesome food. Feed well 
moistened Timothy hay twice a day. Always water the animal 

51 



at least an hour before feeding. Give but very little water after 
feeding, do not put to any great exertion immediately after a 
meal. Feed on bran mash and oats. Give internally: 

3^ Arsenitis Pot. Iyiq. S xii 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex' g iss 
Ginger Fl. Kx. S iiss 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful twice a day in bran and 
oats for one week, then give once a day for the next two weeks. 
If possible turn the animal on grass for a few weeks. 

DIAPHRAGM SPASMS OF. Symptoms.— A convulsive jerking 
of the whole body accompanied by a dull thumping noise, very 
difficult breathing, pulse small and weak, sweats freely. 

Treatment. — Place animal in a quiet box stall, in cold 
weather cover with a woolen blanket. Give the following: 

^ Rectificate Spts. § v 

Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. § iii 
OpiiTinct. gii 

Aqua q. s. 5 xii 

M. Sig. — Five tablespoonsful in one -half pint of water 
to be given as a drench every three hours. If the animal's life 
is in danger draw three quarts of blood from the jugular vein. 
Give cold water freely: 



Diseases of the Generative Organs. 



Diseases of the Penis. 

PARALYSIS OF. Symptoms. — The penis hangs from sheath 
pendelous and cold and is unable to draw it up. 

Treatment. — If from an injury bath with warm water one 
quart, Sodii Borade one-half ounce three times a day. Give one- 
half dram of Nux Vom. Pulv. mixed in bran mash and oats 

62 



twice a day for one week. If no relief is obtained it should be 
amputated. 

INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Swelling heat and tender- 
ness. 

Treatment. — Wash with following solutions three times a 
day, water one quart, Plumbi Acetas two drams; give teaspoon- 
ful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water four times a day. 

GROWTHS ON. Symptoms. — There are cauliflower shape on 
the end of the penis, which causes a fetid discharge. 

Treatment. — Removed with a knife, dust with Salicylici and 
Tannici Acidi three times a day. Touch with Nitrate of Silver. 

WARTS ON. Treatment .—They should be removed by cut- 
ting them off with v a pair of scissors and touch with Nitrate of 
Silver. 

ULCERS ON. Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughly with warm 
water containing a few drops of Acidi Carbolici and touch with 
Nitrate of Silver and dust with equal parts of Boracici Acidi and 
Salicylici Acidi twice a day. 



Diseases of the Testiles, 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symp toms— Swelling heat and tender- 
ness of the testiles, straddling with hind legs in standing and 
walking, stiffness, abdomninal pain increased breathing. In 
some cases the urine is of a reddish color. Give internally. 

Treatment. — 

ty, Magnesia Sulpas S vii 

Sodii Sulphas 5 v 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — As a drench in one dose apply following; re- 
peat one-half dose in two days. 

53 



fy Plumbi Acitis 5 iii 

Bellad Fl. Ex. g i 
Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Saturate cotton, place on testiles and hold it 
on with a bandage. If absesses form they should be opened and 
washed three times a day and syringed with a half ounce of Hy- 
drogen Peroxide, and also give a teaspoonful of Potassii Nitrate 
in drinking water four times a day. Feed on bran mash and 
grass if in season. 

HARDENING OF. Symptoms. — The horse becomes stiff, he has 
a dragging gait. 

Treatment. — He should be castrated. 

VARICOCELE. Symptoms.- Enlargement of the veins of the 
spermatic chord. 
Treatment. — 

1^ Acetum Acidi % vi 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Apply three or four times a day. 



diseases of the Scrotum. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. Swelling, feverish and ten- 
der. Stiff straggling gait. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water four or five times a day. 
If due to castration syringe wound with two ounces of the fol- 
lowing solution, boiled water two pints, Hydrarg Bichlor ten 
grains, three times a day. Give two teaspoonsful Potassii Ni- 
trate in drinking water three times a day. Feed on bran mash 
and oats, turn on grass if in season. 

DROPSY OF. Sypmtoms. — Enlargement of the scrotum which 
fluctuates under the fingers. 

54 



Treatment. — 

1^ Acetum Acidi g vi 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Apply three times a day. Give Potassi 
Iodile one-half dram in drinking water four times a day. If not 
relieved in several days the water should be drawn off with a 
hypadermic needle, also apply Tinct. Iodine externally once a 
day or castrate. 

FISTULA OF. Symptoms. — It generally follows castration, 
supperation of the cord, which forms absesses, opens and dis- 
charges a yellowish thick puss. The animal becomes stiff, fever- 
ish and unthrifty. 

Treatment. — It should be cut open and all diseased parts re- 
moved. If the cord is enlarged it should be removed with an 
ecraseur. Then syringed with two ounces of the following: 
Boiled water one quart, Hydrarg Bichlor twelve grains three 
times a day. Give internally: 

R Ferri Sulphas 5 ii 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Powders No. XVI. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
bran mash and oats at each feed. 

SCIRRHUS CORD. Symptoms .—The cord is enlarged, indur- 
ated and protrudes from the scrotum, the animal has pain, be- 
comes stiff, loss of appetite, fever, draw up the flanks, loss of 
flesh. 

Treatment. — First it should be thoroughly washed with hot 
water to which add one teaspoonful Carbolici Acidi. All instru- 
ments used should be laid in one gallon of boiled water to which 
add two teaspoonsful of Formalin. The opening should be made 
large and the tumor dissected from the scrotum as high as possi- 
ble, then apply ecraseur and slowly crush it off. Then use fol- 
lowing: 

1^ Hydrarg Bichlor Gr. xv 

Calcii Aqua § vi 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Syringe two ounces in opening three times 

55 



a day. Give internally one dram of Potassii Iod. in drinking 
water three times a day for seven days. Also give: 

R Ferri Snip. Ex. g ii 

Gentiana Pulv. § iv 
Nux Vom. Pulv. S iss 

M. Powders No. XXI. One powder mixed in bran 
and oats at each feed; turn on grass if in season. 



Diseases of the Sheath. 



SWELLING OF. Symptoms. — Fever and tenderness of sheath, 
it pits on pressure. 

Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughly with warm water and soap, 
then apply Oleum Olive. Give two teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate 
in drinking water three times a day for several days. Feed on 
bran mash, turn on grass if in season. 

TUMOR ON. Treatment.— They should be dissected and the 
wound syringed with one ounce of following solution: Formalin 
two drams, water eight ounces twice a day. 



Diseases of tfye Womb. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. — Uneasiness and pain. Back 
arched, straining discharge of a dark red fluid, lies down and 
groans, pulse quick, mouth hot, ears and limbs cold, urine is 
passed often and in small quantities. 

56 



Treatment. — All infectuous matter should be removed, such 
as particles of the afterbirth. Then the womb should be syringed 
out thoroughly with Potassii Permang two drams and warm 
water two quarts, this injection should be used twice a day for 
three days. Give internally: 

Jfy Quininae Sulph. g iss 

Salicylic! Acidi 5 vii 
Sodii Bicarb g iv 
Syrup q. s. 
M. Pills No. XVI. Sig. — One pill every four hours 
Give fresh water often in small quantities to which add three 
teaspoonsful of Sodii Sulphite four times a day for four days. 
Also give the following: 

^ .Amnion Arom Spts. g v 

Rectificati Spts. g vii 

Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. g iv 
M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one pint of water 
every four hours as a drench. After the fever subsides and the 
animal has no appetite give one-half teaspoonful Nux Vom. Fl. 
Bx. on tongue every four hours. Feed the animal on bran mash, 
crushed oats and grass if in season. The animal should be placed 
in a clean, well ventilated box stall, blanket according to season 
of the year, also give gruel, linseed tea, etc. 

LACERATION OF. Symptoms. — Pain, straining and hemor- 
rhage. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, well ventilated box 
stall. Remove all infectuous matter. If there is a good deal of 
hemorrhage inject cold water into the womb, and apply ice to 
loins, syringe womb with Potassii Permang two drams, warm 
water two quarts, twice a day for three days. Give internally 
one dram of Quininae Sulph., half dram Salicylici Acidi with lit- 
tle Sodii Bicarb made into a pill on tongue every four hours until 
twelve doses are given. Give three teaspoonsful Sodii Sulphite 
in drinking water every four hours for three days. If there .is 
a great deal of pain give one ounce of Hydrate Chloral in one and 
one-half pint of water. Also give the following stimulant: 
Ij* Ammon Arom. Spts. g vi 

Rectificati Spts. g x 

57 



M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one pint of water 
every four hours as a drench. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats 
and grass if in season. 

DROPSY OF. Symptoms. — Enlargement of abdomen, fre- 
quent straining urine, discharging a clear, watery fluid, some- 
times muddy and foeted. 

Treatment. — Introduce the hand, well oiled, open womb and 
let liquid pass out. Then syringe with warm water three pints, 
to which add one-half dram of Zinci Sulphas once a day, for 
three days. Give internally: 

Be Ferri Sulph. § iiss 

Cinchoniae Pulv. 5 iii 

Digitalis Pulv. 5 iii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 i 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Powders No. XXI Sig. — One powder at each feed 
with bran mash and oats. Also give one dram Potassii Iod. 
in drinking water three times a day for one week. 

SPASMS OF, NECK OF. Symptoms.— Closing of neck of womb. 

Treatment. — Apply Bellad Ext. to neck of womb, occasion- 
ally introducing your fingers, well oiled, and open it up gradually. 

INVERSION OF. Symptoms —Turning out of the womb. 

Treatment. — Put the animal in a clean stall. Place the 
womb on a clean cloth and cleanse thoroughly with one gallon of 
warm water to which add two drams of Carbolici Acidi and one 
ounce of Opii Tinct , then take another clean cloth, place it un- 
der the womb with two assistants to hold up the womb Place 
your closed fist against the end of the womb and the other hand 
placed close to the opening, then by slow pressure with both 
hands it should be returned into proper place. Then apply strap 
tightly around the abdomen in front of the hips. If there is vio- 
lent straining give one ounce of Hydrate Chloral in one and one- 
half pint of water as a drench, also give: 

15* Quininae Sulph 5 iv 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iv 

Ammon Arom. Spts. S viii 

Rectificati Spts. § viii 

58 



M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one pint of water 
every four hours as a drench. In twenty-four hours after the 
womb is replaced syringe with following solution: Warm water 
two quarts, Potassii Permang two drams, Opii Tinct. one ounce, 
twice a day for three days. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats 
and grass if in season. Also let the animal stand lower in front 
then hind part 

AMPUTATION OF. This is successful if the operation is per- 
formed before the animal becomes exhausted. 

Treatment. — Give one ounce Chloral Hydrate in one and 
one-half pint of water, hold womb up in a large cloth, take a long 
needle threaded with a good strong double cord, and pass through 
the center of the womb close to the vulva and tie firmly one part 
of cord each way, then tie a string cord around the whole mass, 
then cut off womb about one inch and half from cord. Syringe 
daily with warm water one quart to which add one dram Potassii 
Permang. Give internally: 

^ Rectificatis Spts. S viii 

Amnion Arom. Spts. 5 vi 
Quininae Sulphas § i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one pint of water 
every four hours as a drench, two teaspoonsful of Sodii Sulphite 
in drinking water three times a day. Feed on bran mash, crush- 
ed oats, linseed and oatmeal gruel, also give grass if in season. 

HEMORRHAGE OF. Treatment.— Inject one-half gallon cold 
water to which add one-half ounce of Ferri Chlor. Tr., repeat in 
three hours until bleeding stops. Apply cold water to loins. 
Give internally three drams of Br got Fl. Kx. in a little water as 
a drench. If the animal is weak give Rectificati Spts. two ounces 
in one-half pint of water every four or five hours. 

FOUNDER PARTURIENT. Symp toms.— Restlessness, moves 
fore limbs continually, great pain, fever, quick pulse, hurried 
breathing, place hind limbs under body; in backing drags fore 
feet. 

Treatment. — Stand fore feet in cold water, alternate with hot 
every two hours. Blanket the animal according to the season of 

59 



the year. Give twenty drops of Aconiti Tinct. every four hours 
on tongue until four doses are given. Give two teaspoonsful 
Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day. If consti- 
pated give one quart of Oleum L,ini. Feed bran mash and oats, 
grass if in season, give fresh water often in small quantity. 

AFTERBIRTH RETENTION OF. Treatment.— Cleanse hands 
thoroughly with warm water containing a little Carbolici Acidi, 
also trim finger nails short. Cover the hand and arm with lard 
and introduce it into the womb and break the afterbirth loose by 
slow pressure with end of fingers, using a slight traction with 
other hand on outside. Syringe twice a day with warm water 
two quarts Potassii Permang two dram, for three or four days. 
Give internally three teaspoonsful Sodii Sulphite in drinking 
water three times a day for three or four days, also give: 

15* Rectificati Spts. S xii 

Nux Vom. Tinct. g iv 
Quininae Sulph. § iss 

M. Sig — Three tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
four times a day as a drench. Feed on bran mash and oats, 
grass if in season. 

LEUCORRHOEA. Symptoms. — Loss of flesh and weakness. A 
creamy discharge from the vagina. 

Treatment. — 



Arsenosi Acidi 


G xxx 


Ferri Sulphas Kx 


5 iiss 


Cinchonae Pulv. 


giv 


Gentiana Pulv. 


Sv . 


Nux Vom. Pulv. 


Si 



M. Powder No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
bran mash and oats at each feed. Syringe daily with the follow- 
ing solution: Warm water one quart, Zinci Sulphas one-half dram 
for three or four days. Feed plenty of nutritious food, grass if 
in season. 



60 



Diseases of tfye Vagina. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms —Fever, quick pulse, swell- 
ing of vulva. 

Treatment. — Syringe twice a day with one quart of water 
and Potassii Permang one dram. Give two teaspoonsful Potassii 
Nitrate three times a day in drinking water, inject one-half gal- 
lon warm water in the rectum twice a day for several days, give 
one pint of Oleum Iyini, also give one dram Quininae Sulphas 
mixed in bran mash and oats four times a day. grass if in season. 
Give fresh water freely. 

RUPTURE OF. Symptoms. — Fever, quick pulse, pain, hem- 
orrhage and swelling. 

Treatment. — Remove all infectious matter, for hemorrhage 
inject cold water one quart and Ferri ^Chloride Tinct. two drams, 
repeat in two hours. After the bleeding is checked syringe with 
the following solution twice a day, warm water one quart, Car- 
bolici Acidi one-half dram for three or four days. Give three 
teaspoonsful of Sodii Sulphite in drinking water three times a 
day for three days. Also give the following: 

15* Rectificati Spts. S viii 

Ammon Arom. Spts. S viii 
Quininae Sulphas 5 i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
every four hours as a drench. Feed on bran mash and crushed 
oats, grass if in season. Give fresh water often in small quantity. 

INVERSION OF. Symptoms.— Turning out of the vagina. 

Treatment. — Cleanse thoroughly with one-half gallon warm 
water, to which add^Opii Tinct. one and one-half ounce Carbolici 
Acidi one dram, hold it up with a clean cloth, place one hand 
against the lower part and the other hand next to the vulva and 
by slow pressure force it back into proper position. Care should 

61 



be taken that it is not punctured or bruised. In three or four 
hours after it has been replaced use the following injection daily: 
Warm water two pints, Potassii Permang. two drams, also inject 
one-half gallon of warm water into the rectum twice a day. Give 
internally: 

Jfy Quininae Sulphas g i 

Rectifibati Spts. g xii 

M. # Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in one-half pint of 
water every four hours as a drench. Give one pint of Oleum 
Lini. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats and grass it in season; 
give fresh water freely. 



Diseases of the Vulva. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Swelling and fever. 

Treatment. — Bathe with warm water containing a small 
amount of Carbolici Acidi two or three times a day. Give two 
teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day. 
Feed on soft food. If lacerated dust with equal parts of Boracici 
and Salicylici Acidi twice a day. 



Diseases of tfye Udder. 



CONGESTION OF. Symptoms. — Swelling heat and tenderness. 
The secretion of milk is deminished. The milk is sometimes 
mixed with blood or a yellow scum. 

Treatment. — Draw off the milk with a teat siphon three or 
four times a day. Bathe with hot water and use the following: 

62 



1^ Camphorae Spts. § i 

Bellad Fl. Ex. % i 

Arnicae Tinct. § iv 

Hamamelidis Fl Kx. S ii 

M. Sig. — Rub on udder three or four times a day and 
cover with a woolen cloth. Give internally Sodii Sulphas sixteen 
ounces in one quart of warm water, also give two teaspoonsful of 
Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day. Feed on 
bran mash and little oats, grass if in season. Give fresh water 
freely. 

. INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. — Swelling, pain, hardness 
and sensitiveness. The skin is red and shiney. At times the 
milk is mixed with blood or a yellow pus like scrum. The pulse 
is quick and breathing increased. 

Treatment. — Draw milk with teat siphon four or five times 
a day. Bathe with hot water, also apply warm poultice. Keep 
the udder warm while changing the poultice. Use following lin- 
iment: 

^ Bellad Fl. Ex. g iss 

Aconiti Tinct. g ss 

Camphorae Spts. % ii 

Rectificati Spts. § i 

Oleum Olive § iii 

M. Sig. — Pub on udder three or four hours, cover with 
woolen cloth. Give internally: Sodii Sulphas sixteen ounces in 
one quart of warm water. 

^ Phytolacca Fl. Ex. g iiss 

Bellad. Fl. Ex. § iss 
M. Sig. — Four teaspoonsful in one-fourth pint of water 
four times a day. If abscesses form, they should be opened and 
syringed with one-half ounce Hydragen Peroxide three times a 
day. If it becomes mortified, it should be removed with a knife 
then use the following Zinci Sulphas four drams Potassii Per- 
mang. one dram, water one pint, wash parts three times a day. 
If the udder becomes hard use following: 
fy Iodi Tinct. g iiss 

Bellad. Fl. Ex. § iss 
Saponis L,inim. g iv 

63 



M. Sig. — Rub on twice a day. Give one-half teaspoon- 
ful Potassii Iodi in drinking water three times a day for one 
week. If the animal becomes weak and has no appetite give the 
following: 

R 



Reetificati Spts. 


5 vi 


Etheris Nitrosi Spts. 


S iv 


Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. 


S ss 


Cinchonae Fl. Ex. 


S iiss 


Aqua q. s. 


Oi 



M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
three or four times a day. Feed on bran mash, oats, grass if in 
season. 

TEAT FISTULA OF. /Symptoms. — Milk passing outside of teat 
Treatment. — Initate edges of wound stitch superficially with 

small cat gut, dust with Iodoform and apply flexible Collodion 

draw milk with tube for a few days. 

TEAT CRAKE OR SORES ON. Treatment.— Apply glycerine 
Tannin and dust with Boracici Acidi twice a day, draw milk 
with tube. If ab -cesses form open and syringe with Peroxide 
Hydrogen twice a day. 



diseases of the Nervous System. 



diseases of the Brain and its Membranes, 

ENCEPHALITIS. Symptoms. — Dullness, resting head against 
manger, pupil contracted, quick hard pulse, convulsions, stupor 
and coma may supervene. The animal becomes violent, strikes 
with fore feet, reels about the stall, sometimes rears up and gets 
feet in manger. Wanders around until he strikes his head 
against some object against which he will throw his whole 

64 



weight. He will sometimes remain quiet for a short while, after 
which the violent symptoms again return. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a large, roomy stall or in 
the yard. Keep the animal from injuring himself while he is 
violent by letting him walk in a circle. Place a bag of cracked 
ice on top of head. Give internally: 

^ Barb. Aloes 5 x 

Hydrarg Chlor. Mite 5 i 
Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 ss 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. I. Sig. — At once. Give one teaspoonful 

Potassii Bromide in. four tablespoonsful of water syringed back 

in mouth every three hours for two days. Keep bucket of fresh 
water in trough. Also give following: 

^ Bellad Fl. Ex. % i 

Gelsemii Fl. Ex. § ii 

Colchici Fl. Ex. g iiss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful syringed back in mouth 
every four hours. If the pain is too violent and the animal can- 
not be controlled inject into the muscles of the breast Hydrate 
Chloral forty grains, water four drams with hypodermic syringe. 
After the acute symptoms have subsided give the following: Po- 
tassi Iodide one dram in drinking water three times a day for one 
week. 

^ Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. S ii 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. g iii 

Ferri Chloride Tr. g ii 

M. Sig. — Two tablepoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a day. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats 
and grass if in season. 

MENINGITIS. Symptoms. — Violent pain, fever, flying back 
in halter, plunging forward, quick pulse, difficult breathing, pu- 
pils contracted, the muscles quiver, the muscles of the neck be- 
come rigid, head elevated, convulsions and furious delirium, then 

65 



he becomes dull and drowsy, urine is ejected in spurts, constipa- 
tion. 

Treatment. — Place in a large box stall and keep the animal 
from injuring itself; place a sack of cracked ice on head. 

Ify Barb Aloes g i 

Hydrarg Chlor. Mite 5 i 

Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. i. Sig. — At once. Also give: 

Ify Potassii Bromide g vi 

Potassii Nitrate g vii 

Bellad. Fl. Ex. g i 

Gelsemii Fl. Ex. g ii 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Twc tablespoonsful syringe back in mouth 
every four hours. After the acute symptoms have passed, give 
one dram Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a day. Nux 
Vom. Fl. Ex. one half teaspoonful on tongue four times a day 
for one week. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats, grass if in 
season. Give fresh water freely. 

CEREBRITIS. Symptoms. — Giddiness when walking, the ani- 
mal may stop sudden shake his head or stagger, cramping of 
muscles on sides of neck, pulse small and hard, constipation, loss 
of flesh, may become drowsy and sleepy, swallowing difficult, 
later the muscles becomes relaxed and sometimes complete paraly- 
sis. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a large stall. Care should 
be taken that he does not injure himself. Place a sack of crush- 
ed ice on head. 

^ Barb. Aloes g i 

Hydrarg Chlor. Mite 5 i 

Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. i. Sig. — At once. Follow with: 
66 



Potassi Bromide 


S vi 


Bellad. Fl. Ex. 


5vi 


Gelsemii Fl Ex. 


5 iss 


Colchici Fl. Ex. 


5 iss 


Aqua q. s. 


O iss 



fy 



M. Sig. — Four tablepoonsful syringe in back of mouth 
every four hours. Give fresh water freely. After the acute 
symptoms have passed give one-half teaspoonful Nux. Vom. 
Fl. Ex. on tongue four times a day, and one dram Potassii Iod. 
in drinking water three times a day for one week. Feed bran 
mashes, crushed oats, grass if in season. 

CEREBRO SPINAL ENINQ1TIS. Symptoms— Dullness, a stag- 
gering gait, paralysis of hind extremities, partial or total inability 
to swallow, twitching and cramping of muscles. Sometimes the 
muscles of hind legs becomes rigid and cold delerium, he some- 
times becomes violent, struggling and beating his head against 
the wall or floor, he finally goes into a comatose condition. The 
bowels are constipated. 

Treatment. — Place in roomy box stall, keep the animal from 
injuring itself. 

fy Barb. Aloes g i 

Colchici. Pulv. 5 ii 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. 5 i 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. i. Sig. — At once follow with: 

, I?* Potassii Bromide § vi 

Gelsemii Fl. Ex. g iss 

Bellad. Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Ergot. Fl. Ex. g iiss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful syringed back in mouth 
every four hours. After the acute symptoms have passed give one- 
half teaspoonful Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. on tongue every four hours 
for three days, then one half dram three times a day for four 
days, also one dram Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a 
day for seven days. Give fresh water freely, feed on bran mash, 

67 



crushed oats, grass if in season. If paralysised place in a sling. 
Give limbs thorough rubbing with wisp of hay. Do not let ani- 
mal in sling for more than two hours at a time. 

SUNSTROKE. Symptoms. — Comes on the animal very sud- 
den, drops head, staggers and falls to the ground unconscious, 
hurried breathing, cold sweats break out on different parts of the 
body, pulse is weak and rapid. 

Treatment. — Apply ice or cold water to head. Give inter- 
nally one teaspoonsful Acetaniled on tongue every three hours 
until five doses are given. 

1^ Ammon. Carb. § iss 

Gentiana Pu1v. 5 iv 

Colchici Pulv. 5 iv 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pills No. iv. Sig. — One pill every two hours. 
Give body and limbs a thorough rubbing with wisp of hay. Give 
cold water freely. After the acute symptoms have passed give 
the following: 

]^ Potassii Iod. g ii 

Potassii Nitrate § iv 

Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. S i 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful three times a day, syringe 
back in mouth. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats and. grass if in 
season. 

SOFTENING OF. Symptoms. — Drowsiness, giddiness, fear of 
familiar objects parylasis of one limb, imperfect control of limbs. 
Treatment. — Of no avail. 

SCLEROSIS OF. Symptoms. — Complete parylasis, almost in- 
variably supervenes and causes death. 
Treatment. — Of no avail. 

HEMORRHAGE OF. Symptoms. — Sudden loss of sensitiveness 
and motion, coma difficult breathing. 

Treatment. — Place in a quiet stall, apply cracked ice to head 
give four drams of Ergot Fl. Ex. in four tablespoonsful of water 



as a drench every three hours until four doses are given, one 
dram Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a day. 

COMPRESSION OF. Symptoms. — Impariment of all special 
senses and localized parylasis. 

Treatment. — If due to pressure it should be removed and 
treated according; 

CONCUSSION. Symptoms . — Giddiness, stupor, loss of muscu- 
lar power, pulse feeble, body cold, the pupils are insensible to 
light, the muscles are relaxed, the breathing is scarcely noticable. 

Treatment. — Apply ice or cold water to head. Give inter- 
nally. 

1^ Ammon. Arom. Spts. S vi 

- Rectificate Spts. S vi { 

Capsici Tinct. S iss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one half pint of water 
as a drench every four hours. After this is used give one dram 
Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a day for seven 
days. Feed soft food. 

ANAEMIA OF. Symptoms. — Imperfect vision, pupils dilated, 
pulse feeble, staggering gait, cramps and convulsions. 

Treatment. — 

1^ Arsenitis I,iq. Pot. g xii 

Ferri Chlor. Tr. g iv 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one half pint of water, 
three times a day as a drench, keep the animal in a quiet place. 
Feed bran mashes, crushed oats and other nutritious foods. 



69 



Diseases of tfye Spine, 



CONGESTION OF. Symptoms. — Irregular movement, partial 
loss of sensibility posterior to the seat of the congestion and 
sometimes paralysis. 

Treatment. — Apply hot cloth to the spine, cover with dry 
blanket. Give internally: 

^ Bellad. Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Ergot Fl. Ex. g ii 

Gelsemii Fl. Ex. g iss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful syringe back in mouth 
every four hours, give easily digested food. Keep fresh water 
in trough. Give Potassi Nitrate one teaspoonful in water three 
times a day. 

INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Convulsions, twitching, 
cramping and paralysis of muscles posterior to the inflammation. 
Fever, pulse feeble, the animal moves very stiffly and evince 
great pain in turning, there is retention or incontinence of urine. 

Treatment. — Apply hot cloth to spine, cover with day blan- 
ket. Give internally: 

fy Bellad. Fl. Ex. g i 

Ergot Fl. Ex. g iiss 

Hyosciami Fl. Ex. g ii 
Gelsemii Fl. Ex. g iss 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in a little water syringed 
back in mouth every four hours. After the inflammation has 
subsided give: 

1^ Potassii Iod. g i 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 
Capsici Tinct. g ii 

Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful syringe back in mouth three 

70 



times a day. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats, grass if in sea- 
son. Give fresh water freely. 

SCHLEROSIS OF. Symptoms. — Paralysis of sensation or motion 
in local muscles showing an inco-ordination of movement. 

Treatment. — One tablespoonful of Arsenitis L,iq. Pot. in 
drinking water three times a day, until twelve ounces are given. 
Also give: 

^ Ferri Iod. g ii 

Strychninae Sulph. G xii 
Gentiana Pulv. S ii 

M. Powders No. xxi. Sig.— One powder mixed in bran 
mash and oats three times a day. 

ANAEMIA OP. Symptoms. — Paralysis of the muscles used in 
extending the limbs. Increase sensibility, pressure along the 
spine causes pain. 

Treatment. — Give internally: 

1^ Arseniti Liq. Pot. S xii 

Ferri Chlor. Tinct. g iv 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in one-fourth pint of water as a 
drench three times a day, one dram Potassii Iod. in drinking 
water three times a day for one week. Give nutritious food. 

HEMORRHAGE OF. Symptoms. — Pain posterior to the seat of 
trouble also sensibility and paralysis. 

Treatment. — Also apply ice to the spine. Give internally: 

1^ Digitalis Fl. Ex. 5 i 

Ergot Fl. Ex. § i 

M. Doses No. iii. Sig. — Each dose in one half pint of 
water every three hours after this is given follow with one- half 
dram of Bell ad. Fl. Ex. four times a day on tongue, in several 
days follow with one-half dram Potassii Iod. in drinking water 
three times a day for one week. Feed soft food. 

COMPRESSION. Symptoms. — Increase sensibility or paralysis 
back of pressure. 

Treatment. — If due to blood clot give one dram Potassii Iod. 
in drinking water three times a day for one week. If due to 
tumor it is incurable. 

71 



^iseaes of tl?e Nerves, 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. — Acute pain on pressure. 

Treatment. — Apply hot water and poultice, give hypodermic 
injection of morphine, three grains, distilled water one dram, if 
it is tied in with a ligature it should be removed and in some 
cases the nerves should be divided above and below the ligature 
and washed with weak solution of Carbolic Acidi and dusted with 
Iodoform and Acetanilid three times a day. 

TUMOR OF. Symptoms. — Extreme pain is caused on pressure. 

Treatment. — Dissect tumor including part of nerve above 
and below, and stitch the wound with silk thread then use fol- 
lowing: s 

1^ Iodoform 5 iii 

Acetanilid 5 iii 

Boracici Acidi 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Dust on wound three times a day. 

CHLOREA. Symptoms. — Spasmodic twitching of muscles of 
hind extremities. In backing the horse the tail raises, muscles 
jerke and shiver. 

Treatment. — Give internally. 

3^ Cannabis Ind. Fl. Ex. g ii 

Potassii Bromide § vi 

Aqua q. s. § viii 

M. Sig — One tablespoonsful in one fourth pint of water as a 
drench three times a day, after this is given follow with one-half 
dram Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. on tongue four times a day for six days. 

EPILEPSY. Symptoms — The animal suddenly staggers, 
muscles cramp, the jaws open and close spasmoticly, foam at the 
mouth, falls down in spasms. 

Treatment. — Dash cold water on head. Give internally: 

72 



^ Potassii Iod. § ii 

Nux. Vorn. Fl. Ex. g i 
Bellad. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g ii 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water as a 
drench three times a day. Feed on soft and nutritious food. 

HEMIPLEGIA. Symptoms. — Paralysis on one side of the body, 
the animal walks in a circle the muscles waste to an certain ex- 
tend the lips are relaxed, the tail drawn to one side, difficulty in 
swallowing food, the animal stands drowsy with head hanging 
down. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a sling. Give internally: 

ly Barb Aloes. 5 x 

' Hydrarg. Chlor. Mite 5 i 
Colchici Pulv. 5 i 

Syrtfp q. s. 

M. Pill No. i. Sig. —At once. In two hours follow with: 

^ Ergot Fl. Ex. g iii 

Bellad. Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Colchici Fl. Ex. g iss 

Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water as a 
drench every four hours. Rub stimulating liniment along the 
spine. After the irritating symptoms have passed off give the 
following: 

I$* Potassii Iod. g iss 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in a little water on tongue 
four times a day. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats, grass if in 
season. 

PARAPLEGIA. Symptoms. — Weakness and imperfect control 
of hind limbs. The tail is powerless, dribbling of urine, frequent 
passes in small quantities. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a sling. Give internally. 

73 



]$5 Barb. Aloes. § i 

Colchici Pulv. 5 ii 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. 5 i 

Syrup q. s. 
M. Pill No. i. Sig. — At once. In two hours give the fol- 
lowing Phosphoras Oleum one and one-half dram Strychnine 
Sulphas three fourths of a grain mixed in bran mash and oats 
three times a day for eight or ten days. 

LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA. Symptoms.— Inability to properly con- 
trol the movement of limbs, has a wobbly gait, will stumble and 
stagger in turning. 

Treatment. — Give one-half dram Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. on 
tongue five times a day Potassii Iod. one dram in drinking water 
four times a day. This treatment should be kept up for ten or 
twelve days. Feed on bran mash and oats, grass if in season. 

FACIAL CARALYSIS. Symptoms.— The lips hang pendulous 
unable to grasp food, slow movement in masticating, difficulty in 
drinking. 

Ify Strychninae Sulphas G xii 

Aqua q. s. § ii 

M. Sig. — One teaspoonful on tongue three times a 
day. Feed on soft sloppy food. 

GENERAL PARALYSIS. Symptoms.— -The animal is unable 
to move any part of the body, deep difficult breathing. 

Treatment. — Is of no avail. 

LOCK JAW. Symptoms. — Stiffness of body. The muscles 
along the back and neck are rigid, the animal will extend his 
head, champ his jaws, grind teeth, unable to open mouth, diffi- 
culty in chewing, flow of saliva from the mouth, accelerated 
breathing, the nostrils dilated. When head is lifted the mem- 
brane nictitaus pushes over the eye, the animal becomes easily 
excited, the tail is elevated, cold sweats bedew the body. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a quiet box stall, prevent 
all excitement, blanket according to the season of the year. Give 
internally: 

74 



Bellad Fl. Ex. 


Si 


Hyosciamni Fl. Ex. 


5 iii 


Gelsemii Fl. Ex. 


S iiss 


Carbolici Acidi 


5i 


Aqua q. s. 


5 xii 



3 



M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in two tablespoonsful of 
water syringed in back of mouth every four hours. If the jaws 
completely lock inject the medicine into the rectum with four 
ounces of warm water, also inject about two quarts of warm 
water three or four times a day to keep the rectum empty. Af- 
ter this perscription is given follow with same only give one table- 
spoonful every four hours; keep bucket of fresh water in trough. 
Feed on sloppy food, grass, sliced turnips, carrots; let the animal 
drink linseed tea and oatmeal gruel. If caused by a wound it 
should be cleansed thoroughly with hot water, also apply flax- 
seed meal poultice a few times. Apply extract Bellad on the 
wound and also the following: 

fy Iodi Tinct 5 ii 

Potassiilod. 5 iii 
Aqua q. s. S vi 

M. Sig. — Apply on wound three times a day. If the 
wound is deep syringe with four drams of this solution to one 
ounce of boiled water twice a day. Recovery is very slow, it 
takes from six to eight weeks to get well and sometimes longer. 
If the animal refuses to eat inject into the rectum one-half gal- 
lon warm milk three or four times a day, also add two ounces of 
whiskey. 



diseases of tfye Heart. 



MYR0CARDIT1S. Symptoms. — Staggering gait, great pain 
when the animal moves, irregular, quick sharp pulse, accelerated 
great pain is shown on pressure on left side of chest. 

75 



ENDORCARDITIS. Symptoms. — Fever, pain, quick, weak ir- 
regular pulse, the heart beats tumultuously, by placing the ear 
on the left side of chest a soft blowing sound is heard. When 
exercised the breathing becomes difficult, shortness of breath, 
when turned short causes great pain. The limbs are cold. 

Treatment.. — Complete rest. Blanket according to season 
of the year. Give fifteen drops of Digitalis Fl. Ex. on tongue 
every three hours until heart becomes regular then give three 
times a day, after the irritating symptoms have subsided give the 
following: 

1^ Potassii Iod. % ii 

Potassii Nit. . 5 iv 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g iss 

Aqua q. s. Oi 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
three times a day as a drench, feed on bran mash, crushed oats, 
grass if in season. 

PANCARDITIS. Symptoms. — Chills, fever, pain is shown when 
the animal moves, short painful cough, quick short breathing, 
rapid hard irregular pulse, by placing the ear on chest a rasping 
sound is heard, and becomes easily exhausted. 

Treatment. — Complete rest, blanket according to season of 
year, give limbs a thorough rubbing; give internally: 

fy Digitalis Fl. Ex. 5 iv 

Aconiti Fl. Ex. 5 iss 

M. Sig. — Forty drops on tongue every three hours 
until fever and pulse is reduced, then three times a day. After 
the irritating symptoms have subsided give following: 

3$* Potassii Iod. 5 ii 

Ferri Chlor. Tr. g iv 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. § iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig.— Two tablespoonsful in one- half pint of water 
three times a day as a drench. Feed on bran mash, crushed oats, 
grass if in season. 

76 



VALVULAR LESION OF. Symptoms.— Jerking, intermittent, 
irregular pulse, fullness of the jugular vein; also regurgitation of 
the blood in the vein, difficult breathing, vertigo exhaustion on 
slight exertion, swelling of limbs. 

Treatment. — Long rest and keep the animal quiet. Give 
Veratum Viride twenty drops on tongue every three hours until 
the alarming symptoms have subsided. Do not give over six or 
seven doses then follow with perscription that is given last in 
pancarditis, also give four drams of Potassii Nitrate three times 
a day in drinking water for five or six days. 

PALPITATION OF. Symptoms.— Thumbing action of the heart 

jaring of the whole body. 

Treatment. — Rest, give internally: 

ty Rectificatis Spts. § vii 

Digitalis Tinct. g i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of 
water as a drench every three hours. Feed on bran mash for a 
few days. 

HYPERTROPHY OF. Symptoms.— Powerful and heaving, im- 
pulse at each heart beat, felt on the left side, by tapping on 
chest with knuckles, reveals dullness. 

Treatment. — Rest, give internally: 

]^ Potassii Iodi g iss 

Digitalis Tinct. 5 iiss 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonsful three times a day in 
drinking water. 

ATROPHY OF. Symptoms. — Feeble pulse, great weakness, the 
animal is unable to stand the least exertion without becoming 
exhausted. 

Treatment. — Is of no avail. 

FATTY DEGENERATION OF. Symptoms.— Very feeble and slow 
pulse, weakness attacks of vertigo. 

Treatment. — Give two drams of Ferri Hypophasphite in 
bran mash and oats three times a day. 

77 



Diseases of the Arteries, 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Painful swelling along the 
vessel, throbbing pulse, sometimes forms absesses and suppura- 
tions. 

Treatment. — Apply hot water or poultice; give internally: 

]^ Potassii Carb 5 vi 

Ammon Acetas L,iq. § xii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a dry; give two teaspoonsful of Potassii 
Nitrate in drinking water three times a day. Feed on bran 
mashes. 

ANEURISM OF. Symptoms. — If externally it appears as a 
tumor in the course of an artery with pulsations. The tumor is 
soft and compressible. If it forms internally whatever part they 
effect the function is disturbed or suspended. 

Treatment. — If it does not interfere to a great extent it 
should be left alone, otherwise ligate above and below the tumor; 
open it and syringe twice a day with one half ounce Hydrogen 
Peroxide. 

RUPTURE OF. Symptoms.— -The artery should be ligated or 
insert a piece of toe satuated with Ferri Tincture, and apply 
bandage if possible. If there is great hemorrhage give internally 
four drams of Ergot Fl. Ex. in one- fourth pint of water as a 
drench. If it does not check, follow in two hours with one half 
ounce Ferri Tincture in one-half pint of water as a drench. Give 
plenty of cold water. If the animal is weak give two ounce 
Ractificati Spts. in one pint of water three times a day give soft 
and nutritious food. 

THROMBUS IN. Symptoms. Obstruction of blood vessels 
with swelling and fever in the parts affected, which is painful to 
the touch. 

78 



Treatment. — Apply cold water, give two teaspoonsful of 
Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day. Feed on 
bran mash for a few days. 



Diseases of tfye "Veins, 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. — Swelling pain and induration, 
which extends along the inflamed vessel. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water, after the fever subsides 
apply Iodi Tinct. twice a day. If abscess forms open it, then 
syringe with Peroxied Hydragen twice a day. Give one-half 
dram Potassia Iodi. in drinking water three times a day. 

DILITATION OF. Treatment.— -If it exists superficial, it should 
be ligated above and below and if it does not interfer with the 
animals usefulness it should be left alone. 



Diseases of the Lymphatic System. 



LYMPHANGITIS. Symptoms. — It comes on very sudden, 
chills and fever; lameness and swelling of the hind limb on the 
inside of thigh, it extends down like a hard cord, pressure causes 
great pain. The pulse is full and bounding, increased breath- 
ing, bowels costive, urine high colored and great thirst. 
Treatment. — Give internally: 
R Barb. Aloes. g i 

Hydrarg. Chlor. Mite 5 ss 
Colchici Pulv. 5 iss 

Syrup q. s. 

79 



M. Pill No. i . Sig. — At once. Give one teaspoonful 
Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day for five or 
six days, also the following: 

R Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. g viii 

Colonics Fl. Ex. g ii 
Arnicae Rad. Tinct. g vi 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful four times a day in one 
pint of water as a drench. Externally apply hot Water, give 
mild hand rubbing, also use liniment (refer to index). Feed on 
bran mash and crushed oats, grass if in season. Turn the ani- 
mal in a big stall. Give fresh water often in small quantities. 
About the sixth day give the following: 

Ify Potassii Iod. g ii 

Nux. Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 
Gentiana Fl. Ex. g iii 
Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a day. If the animal is weak in early 
stage do not give the pills. 

ABSCESSES OF LYMPHATIC GLANDS. Symp toms.— Swelling 
tenderness and painful to the touch, the surrounding tissue be- 
comes swollen. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water, apply hot poultice, rub 
Camphorae Spts. three times a day, if it becomes soft lance it 
cleanse with warm water, and syringe with one half ounce Per- 
oxide Hydragen twice a day. 

HYPERTROPHY OF. Symptoms.— Enlargement and growth of 
lymphatic glands, at times very hard then again soft or generally 
found in the region of the throat. 

Treatment. — Externally use the following: 

fy Iodi Tinct. g iss 

Menthae Pip. Spts. g iss 
Tiglii Oleum M iv 

M. Sig. — Apply with brush twice a day, give one dram 
Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a day for one week. 



General diseases, 



INFLUENZA. Symptoms. — Dullness, loss of appetite, sweats 
freely upon the slightest exertion, mouth hot and dry, a dry, 
harsh cough, high fever, pulse quick and weak, great nervous 
depression, yellowish discharge from the nose, it is sometimes a 
rusty color, the breathing is increased, throat sore, the legs and 
ears change from hot to cold. The membranes of the eyes and 
nose are of a yellowish red color. The bowels are costive, some- 
times colicky pains, the animal usually maintains a standing 
position with its head hanging listless and pays no attention to 
the surrounding objects. 

Treatment. — Please in a clean, well ventilated box stall, 
cover body according to the season of the year, rub limbs thor- 
oughly and apply wollen bandage. If constipated give one pint 
of Oleum Ricini. Keep bucket of fresh water in trough. Give 
internally. 

I$> Rectificati Spts. g xii 

Ammon. Acetas L,iq. § x 

Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. % vi 

Quininae Sulphas. § ii 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one half pint of water 
every four hours to be carefully given as a drench for four days 
then every six hours. Give one teaspoonful Potassii Nitrate in 
drinking water three times a day for five or six days, apply Cam- 
phorated Oil on throat four times a day, also apply hot flaxseed 
poultice, protect throat with woolen cloth, if abscesses form open, 
then cleanse with warm water and syringe with Peroxide Hydro- 
gen one-half ounce three times a day. If the animal shows col- 
icky pains give two drams of Salol four times a day. Feed on 
scalded bran and ground oats, grass if in season. After the fev- 
er has subsided give the following: 

81 



1^ Cinclionae Pulv. o ii 

Ferri Carbonas § iii 

Digitalis Pulv. 5 v 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. g i 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

Foengraec Pulv. g vi 

M. Powders No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
each feed also, one dram Potassii Iod. three times a day for one 
week. Disinfect stable with Creoline twice a week. 

PINK EYE. Symptoms. — Dullness, animal stands with head 
hanging, mouth hot and dry, fever, pulse increased and feeble, 
swelling of eyelids, a purulent discharge from eyes. The limbs 
become swollen, especially the hind limbs, the bowels are costive 
and sometimes diarrhoea. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, well ventilated box 
stall. Blanket according to season of year if in summer turn on 
grass during the day. Give internally one and one half pint 
Oleum I/ini, follow with: 

R Rectificati Spts. g viii 

Etheris Nitrosi Spts. g iv 

Ammon. Acetas Iyiq. g viii 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Three ounces in one-half pint of water as a 
drench every four hours. Give two teaspoonsful of Potassii 
Nitrate in drinking water three times a day for five or six days. 
Feed on bran mashes and crushed oats after the fever has sub- 
sided give the following: 

1^ Cinchonae Pulv. g iii 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. g ss . 

Gentiana Pulv. g iv 

Sodii Bicarb. g iv 

Digitalis Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Powders No. xvi. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
each feed. Give fresh water freely. Give limbs hand rubbing. 

STRANGLES. Symptoms. — Dullness, fever, loss of appetite, 
mouth hot, discharge of saliva from the mouth, stands with nose 
extended out, slight cough, discharge from the nostrils, at first 

82 



clear, then thick and yellow, throat sore, jaws swollen, tender 
and painful to the touch, the bowels are costive. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, well ventilated box 
stall, blanket according to season of the year, rub throat thor- 
oughly with Camphorae Oil four times a day, apply hot flaxseed 
meal poultice, if abscesses form cut a large opening, cleanse with 
warm water, then syringe with one-half ounce Peroxidi Hydrog- 
en three times a day. Protect the throat and jaws with woolen 
cloth. Give internally: 

3^ Potassii Nitrate g iv 

Potassii Chloras S ii 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful in drinking water three 
times a day. Give plenty of fresh water, also give following: 

ly Rectificate Spts. S viii 

Ammon. Acetas I^iq. 5 vii 

Ouininae Sulphas 5 iss 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in four tablespoonsful 
of water syringed back in mouth four times a day. If the swell- 
ing around the throat causes suffocation a tube should be put in 
the wind pipe. Feed the animal on scalded bran and ground 
oats, grass if in season, after the fever has subsided give the 
following: 

^ Cinchonae Pulv- S iv 

Ferri Sulphas Ex. g iiss 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. S i 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Powders No. xxi. Sig. — One powder at each feed. 
Disinfect the stable with Creoline twice a week. 

PUOPURA HEMORRAHGICA. Symptoms.— Fever, swelling of 
limbs, chest and abdomen which is painful and pits, on pressure 
small vesicles form on the limbs and abdomen from which oozes 
a liquid. The membrane of the nose is dark red and covered 
with vesicles, the head and nostrils becomes swollen which causes 
difficult breathing pulse increased, a reddish discharge from the 
nose, loss of appetite and bowels costive. 

83 



Treatment. — Place in a clean, well ventilated box stall, give 
two drams Potassii Chloras in drinking water every four hours 
for four or five days also give the following: 

^ Ergot Fl. Ex. g iii 

Ferri Chlor. Tr. g iv 

Quininae Sulph. 5 i 

Etheris Nitrosi Spts. 5 vi 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Three tablespoonsful in one-half pint of 
water as a drench every four hours give four drams Sodii Sulphis 
in drinking water every six hours for three or four days, give 
fresh water freely. Feed on scalded bran, ground oats, grass if 
in season, also give slippery elm and linseed tea. If the swell- 
ing about the nose and throat causes suffocation a tube should be 
put in windpipe, also bathe nostrils with cold water, give limbs 
and swellings a mild hand rubbing, apply liniment sparingly, 
(refer to index) also hot water and cover with wollen cloth, 
after the irritating symptoms have subsided give the following : 

3 



Ferri Iod. 


g iiss 


Cinchonae Pulv. 


% iv 


Nux. Vom. Pulv. 


Si 


Gentiana Pulv. 


S iv 


Foengraec Pulv. 


S vi 



M. Powder No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
each feed. Disenfect stable with Creoline every few days. If 
the animal is constipated give Oleum Ricini one pint. 

DROPSY. Symptoms. —Swelling of limbs, stiffness, some- 
times the swelling extends along the abdomen and chest. 

Treatment. — Turn in box stall or on grass if in season, rub 
limbs sparingly with liniment (refer to index) then apply cotton 
and bandage. If the animal is in good condition give Aler. 
Barb., seven drams, Nux. Vom. pulv., one dram, with syrup 
made in a pill; also three drams Potassii Nit. and six drams 
Potassii Acetar three times a day in drinking water; if due to 
debility give the following: 

84 



3 



Potassii Iod. 


5 iss 


Ferri Chlor. Tr. 


Siv 


Gentiana Fl. Kx. 


S iii 


Nux. Vom. Fl. Bx. 


Sss 


Digitalis Tinct. 


§ iii 


Aqua q. s. 


O i 



M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful syringe back in mouth 
four times a day. Feed on bran mash and oats. Give fresh 
water freely. 

PYAEMIA. Symptoms. — I^oss of flesh, thight bound, the hair 
of mane and tail pulls out easily, pulse fast and soft, limbs swell, 
formation of abscesses in different parts of body, loss of appetite, 
dullness, bowels irregular. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean stall, it should be 
disinfected every few days with creoline. Give internally. 

9 



Qruininae Sulph. 


S iiss 


Nux. Vom. Pulv. 


Si 


Arsenosi Acidi 


G xxx 


Gentiana Pulv. 


5 iv 


Ferri Iod. 


5 iii 



M. Powders No. xxi. One powder every six hours 
mixed in feed, give one-half ounce of Sodii Sulphite in drinking 
water three times a day. Feed scalded bran and ground oats, grass 
if in season, linseed tea, one-half gallon of milk, with three eggs, 
three or four times a day, cleanse abscesses with warm water and 
syringe with three drams of Peroxide Hydragen three times a 
day, also dust with equal parts of Salicylici Acidi and Boracici 
twice a day. 

AENEMIA Symptoms. — I^oss of flesh and appetite, great 
weakness, feeble pulse, drowsiness, the membrane of eyes, nose 
and mouth are pale, becomes easily exhausted, the skin is dry 
and hair rough, bowels constipated. 

Trea tmen t. — Give internally : 

^ Ferri Arseniati 5 iss 

Cinchonae Pulv. S iii 

Nux. Vom. Pulv. S i 

Capsici Pulv. S i 

Gentiana Pulv. g iv 
85 



M. Powders No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
each feed. Feed scalded bran and crushed oats and a little grass 
if in season, also give linseed tea and flour gruel with six table- 
spoonsful of whiskey four times a day. Also one-half gallon 
milk with egg three times a day. 

RHEUMATIC FEVER. Symptoms.— Sudden lameness and stiff- 
ness with or without swelling effecting the different joints and 
muscles, pulse hard, fever, mouth hot and dry, the lameness and 
soreness may disappear from one part of body and reappear in 
another, if joints are effected there is a crackling sound when the 
animal moves. 



Barb. Aloes 


Si 


Colchici Pulv. 


5 iss 


Gentiana Pulv. 


gii 


Syrup q. s. 





M. Pill No. 1. Sig. — At once. Give limbs hand rub- 
bing apply liniment (refer to index) and wollen bandage, also 
give the following: 



Quininae Sulph. 


Si 


Sodii Salicylatis 


gii 


Ballad. Foh Pulv. 


gii 


Potassii Nit. 


S iv 


Colchici Pulv. 


Si 



M. Powders No. xvi. Sig. — One powder every four hours, 
feed on bran mash and oats, grass if in season. 



Contagious diseases. 

FARCY. Symptoms. — High fever, rigors, loss of appetite, 
swelling of the extremities, presenting an uneven surface, with 
pain and lameness, formation of buds generally found in groups 
on side of lips, neck, shoulder and inside of thigh, they are hot 
and sensitive to touch at first elvated then become soft and final- 
ly burst and discharge a sticky, purulant, yellowish material 

86 



/ 



which soon dries and forms a yellowish crust the ulcers that form 
are irregular in shape and have ragged edges. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean, well ventilated 
box stall, separate from others, disinfect the stable thoroughly 
with creoline three times a week. Give internally: 

9 



Ouininae Sulph. 


Sii 


Nux. Vom. Pulv. 


Si 


Ferri Arseniatis 


5 iss 


Gentiana Pulv. 


5 iii 


Sulphur Sub. 


% vi 



M. Powders No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
each feed. Externally use the following: 

1^ Formalin S ss 

Plumbi Subacet. Iyiq. § ii 
Aqua q. s O ii 

M. Sig- — Wash sores three times a day with cotton, 
then dust with Salicylici Acidi, also give one-half ounce Sodii 
Sulphis in drinking water three times a day, give fresh water 
freely. Feed on scalded bran and crushed oats, grass if in season. 
Care should be taken that you have no sores on hands. 

GLANDERS. Symptoms. — High fever, rigors, rapid, feeble 
pluse, quick breathing, loss of appetite, a greenish yellow dis- 
charge from the nose, which is of a sticky character which ad- 
heres around the lower ^art of the nostril. The membrane of 
the nose is of a dark color with patches of inflammation, in the cen- 
ter of it, there appears elevations which will change into a ragged 
edged ulscers which discharges a copious sticky fluid if the 
ulsceration effect the bone the discharge becomes very fetid, a 
purulent discharge from the eyes, the glands under the jaw be- 
come enlarged, indurated and adhere to the bone. Other lym- 
phatic glands become inflamed suppurate burst and discharge a 
purulent pus. These ulscers expose a raw and ragged surface 
some cases the hind limb becomes swollen and ulscers form on 
inside of thigh. The animal falls off in condition becomes weak 
and hide bound, the bowels at times are constipated and then 
again diorrehae, the hair of mane and tail pull out easily. 

87 



Treatment. — The animal should be destroyed at once and 
cremated, the stable should be thoroughly cleansed and disin- 
fected with a strong Creoline Solution. Great care should be 
taken in handling these animals that you have no sores on hands. 
Be sure that you have the disease diagnost correctly before you 
destroy the animal. 

STOMATITIES PUSTULOSA. Symptoms,— Abundant discharge 
of saliva from the mouth, ears and legs cold the animal is unable 
to masticate food, difheuly in swollowing, the mucous membrane 
is red, the glands under jaw become swollen, formation of nudules 
on cheek, tip of tongue, inner surface of lip around the gums, 
which become hot and tender, they burst and form ulscers, dis- 
charging a sticky fluid. 

Treatment.— Give one and one-half pint Oleum I^ini, then 
give following: 

15* Sodii Sulphis % viii 

Sodii Bicarb. • g iv 

Calamus Pulv. g vi 

Gentiana Pulv. § vi 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
each feed, also use following: 

1^ Sodii Borate 5 i 

Permang Pot. § ss 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Syringe two ounces m on sores three or four 
times a day. Feed on bran mash and ground oats, grass if in 
season, moisten hay. Keep bucket of fresh water in trough. 

HORSE POX. Symptoms. — Breathing increased, high fever, 
full rapid pulse, the membranes of the eyes and nose are bright 
red. Dullness, loss of appetite, dribbling saliva from the mouth, 
bowels costive, skin dry, hair rough, small nodules develope 
which are feverish and painful, they soften, twist and form pus- 
tules which discharge a creamy thick pus, which dries and forms 
a brown scab, they appear in nostrils, lips and other parts of 
body. In cows the eruptions appear about the udder and teats, 
which becomes swollen and tender, loss of milk, the other symp- 
toms are same as in horse. 



Treatment. — Seperate from other animals, place in a clean 
ventilated box stall, disinfect the stable thoroughly with Creoline. 
Give internally one pint of Oleum Recini. Cattle give sixteen 
ounces of Sodii Sulphas in one quart of warm water: 

R Sodii Hyposulphis g xvi 

Potassii Nitras S iv 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in drinking water three 
times a day. One dram of Quininae Sulph. four times a day in 
a pill. Externally use following: 

1^ Carbolici Acidi 5 iii 

Plumbi Subacetas I4q. § iss 
Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Apply on sores two or three times a day 
with clean cotton, also apply Peroxide Hydrogen twice a day. 
Feed the animal on bran mash, crushed oats, grass if in season, 
keep a bucket of fresh water in trough. 

ANTHRAX. Symptoms. — Dullness, high fever, loss of appe- 
tite, walks with a heavy feeble step, great musuclar weakness, 
rests head against solid object, at times rests body on side of stall, 
severe chills, stamps with hind feet, looks around to side, colicky 
pains, breathing irregular, trembling of muscles, hot and cold 
sweats, the membranes of the nose has a deep blueish color, 
grinds teeth, a flow of saliva from the mouth, swelling of body, 
formation of small tumors, which are painful, hair stands erect 
when pressed on a crackling sound is heard, when opened they 
discharge a brownish fluid which is foul smelling, tears flow over 
the cheek, nostrils dilated, discharging a yellow fluid, in some 
cases the tongue becomes inflamed and swollen, it has a deep 
flueish color, formation of vesicles and ulcers, discharging a yel- 
low fluid mixed with blood. The symptoms in ox are simular, 
the spine is very tender to pressure, generally lies down, when 
standing he arches his back. In some cases a bloody discharge 
from mouth, nose and bowels, 

BLACK LEG. Symptoms. — The animal is unthrifty, dull and 
listless, tenderness about the loins and flanks. Tumors and 
swelling forms about the neck, breast, back, loins, and on one or 

89 



more limbs. If the tumors are rubbed a crackling sound is heard, 
when opened they discharge a dark foul smelling fluid, high 
fever, pulse quick, mouth hot, loss of appetite, great weakness, 
stiffness, arched back, lies down a good deal, is unwilling to rise. 
Treatment. — All animals that are effected with Authrax and 
Black I^eg should be separated, those that have a severe attack 
should be killed and those that have died should be cremated. 
In mild cases give the following treatment: 

1^ Sodii Sulphis § xii 

Salicylici Acidi % ii 

Potassii Chloras § iv 

Potassii Iod. § iss 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig- — Three tablespoonsful in one-half pint of 
water as a drench three times a day. In young animals give 
one-half of the dose. After fever has subsided give: 

1^ Cinchonae Pulv. § iv 

Gentiana Pulv. 5 iv 

Nux Vom. Pulv. g i 

Ferri Arsiniati 5 i 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran mash and crushed oats three times a day. Externally 
use the following: 

1^ Formalin 5 iii 

Plumbi Acetas 5 ss 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Apply on sores with cotton three times a 
day. If the tongue is effected use following: 

1^ Sodii Borate 5 i 

Salicylici Acidi S ss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Syringe two ounces in mouth three times a 
day. If there is great weakness give stimulants. Great care 
should be taken while handling these animals. All those that 
have been in contact with Authrax and Black I^eg should be in- 
oculated with Authrax and Black I^eg vaccine, the stable thor- 
oughly disinfected twice a week with Ceroline for several weeks. 

90 



HYDROPHOBIA. Symptoms. — Great distress, nervousness, 
sudden prespiration over the body, becomes unmanagable, stamps 
and paws violently, becomes frantic, destroys or bites any object 
within reach, if due to a wound will bite it and pull off flesh, also 
bite other parts of body. Byes staring, convulsions, twitching of 
muscles, hurried breathing, flow of saliva from the mouth and 
difficulty in swallowing. 

Treatment. — The animal should be destroyed at once. 



Diseases of the Eyes and Lids, 



SIMPLE OPHTHALMIA. Symptoms. —Swelling of lids, eye 
ball red, copious secretion from the eye, sometimes complete 
closure of the lids. 

Treatment. — Keep the animal in a dark stall or cover with 
a dark cloth, bathe with hot water and use the following: 

^ Morphinae Sulphas G iv 

Atropinae Sulphas G ii 
Aqua dest. q. s. 5 iii 

M. Sig. Apply small quantity to eye with a soft 
sponge three times a day. Give two teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate 
in drinking water three times a day, for five days, feed on bran 
mash. 

PERIODIC OPHTHALMIA. Symptoms.— Attack comes on sud- 
den, increased secretion from the eye, which causes hair to come 
out along cheek, the upper lid drops and is highly inflamed, the 
eye is dull and weak, cannot tolerate light, eye ball is retracted, 
it first attacks one eye then the other. 

Treatment. — -Place in a dark stall or cover with dark cloth 
and bathe with hot water three or four times a day and use the 
following: 

91 



R Morpliinae Sulphas G iv 

Atropinae Sulphas G iii 

Zinci Sulphas G iii 

Aqua dest. q. s. g vi 

M. Sig. — Apply small quantity to eye with soft sponge 
three times a day; two teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate in drinking 
water three times a day for five days, if chronic use the following: 

^ Argenti Nitras G i 

Aqua dest. q. s. § i 

M. Sig. — Five drops in eye twice a day. 

CATARACT. Symptoms. — A gray speck in the center of the 
pupil, vision grows less and less during its formation. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water and apply the following: 

^ Zinci Sulphas G iii 

Morphinae Sulphas G iv 
Aqua dest. q. s. g vi 

M. Sig. — Apply three times a day with soft sponge. 

AMANROSIS. Symptoms. — Pupil dilated, has a glassy appear- 
ance, the animal carries its head high, steps high, if taken in a 
dark stall and a light held to eye the pupil does not contract. 

Treatment. — If chronic there is no cure. If due to disease 
give one dram Potassii Iod. in drinking water three times a day 
for six days. 

FILARIA OCULI. Symptoms. — Irritation of the eye, increase 
secretion, small object moving back and forth over the eye ball. 

Treatment. — Should be removed by operation, keep in a 
quiet dark place and apply externally: 

^ Plumbi Acetas G iv 

Morphinae Sulphas G iii 
Aqua dest. q. s. g iii 

M. Sig. — Apply small quantity with soft sponge three 
times a day. 

CANCEROUS GROWTH. Symptoms.— A small growth in cor- 
ner of eye, it bleeds very easily when touched. 



Treatment. — If very large it should be removed with a knife 
and touched daily with a solution of Silver Nitrate one grain, 
water one dram. 

ECTROPIN. Symptoms, — The lid draws away from eye ball, 
the inner surface turned out, which is irritated and swollen. 

Treatment. — 

ly Argenti Nitras G i 

Aqua dest. q. s. 5 ii 

M. Sig. — Apply on lid once a day. Sometimes neces- 
sary to scarify lid. 

ENTROPIOUM. Symptoms— Turning in of the lid, irritation 
and swelling of lid, increased secretion from the eye, and it is 
generally closed. 

Treatment. — Kxcision of portion of the relaxed skin then ap- 
ply following: 

^ Morphinae Sulphas G iv 

Zinci Sulphas G iii 

Aqua dest. q. s. § iv 

M. Sig. — Apply with soft sponge three times a day. 

MEMBRANE NICTITANS INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms. —Swol- 
len and irritated condition of the haw. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water and use following: 

-3^ Zinci Sulphas G ii 

Morphinae Sulphas G iii 
Aqua dest, q. s. g ii 

M. Sig. — Apply with soft sponge three times a day. 

UCHRYMIAL DUCT INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Copious 
secretions from the eye and destroy es the hair along the cheek, 
a purulant discharge from inner angel of eye. 

Treatment. — Bathe with warm water, pass a small probe in 
the duct and use following: 

1^ Hydrogen Peroxide § iss 

Aqua dest. % ss 

M. Sig. — Inject one dram in duct with small syringe 

93 



three times a day, also let the animal inhale steam, also give one 
teaspoonful Potassi Nitrate in drinking water three times a day: 

GLANCOMIA. Symptoms. — The vitreous humorous, loses its 
transparency and becomes a blue color. 
Treatment. — Is of no avail. 

STAPHYLOMA. Symptoms. — A growth resembling a bunch 
of grapes, a bulging and a opasity of the conea. 

Treatment. — Bathe with warm water and apply following 
solution once a day: Silver Nitrate two grains, water two drams, 
use a small stencil. 

CORNEA ULCERATION OF. Symptoms.— 

Iy Argenti Nitras G ii 

Aqua dest. q. s. g i 

M. Sig. — Touch ulcers twice a day. 

SCUM COVERING EYEBALL. Symptoms.— 

1^ Zinci Sulphas G iv 

Sodii Borate G xxx 

Aqua dest. q. s. g ii 

M. Sig — Apply twice a day with soft sponge. 

WOUNDS OF THE EYE LID. Treatment.— Cleanse thoroughly 
with warm water to which add a few drops of Carbolici Acidi, 
stitch with silk thread and dust with eqnal parts of Borascici 
Acidi and Iodoform twice a day. 



Diseases of tl?e Skin. 



ERYTHEMA. Symptoms. — The legs are swollen, hot and ten- 
der, stiffness, hair comes off easy and oozes a clear exudate. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint Oleum Iyini, exter- 
nally bathe with warm water and use following: 

94 



1^ Plumbi Subacetas I^iq. g iv 

Carbolici Acidi 5 iii 

Glycerinum g viii 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. Apply three times a day with soft sponge, 
also give two teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water 
three times a day for five days. Feed on bran mash and little 
oats, turn in box stall or grass if it is dry, accasionally apply Oleum 
Olive. 

SCRATCHES. Symptoms. — Swelling about the heel, stiff and 
sore when the animal moves, heels crack from which discharges 
a thick exudate, sometimes mixed with blood. 

Treatment. — Give eight drams Barb Aloes with three dram s 
Gentiana Pulv. and^ syrup to make a pill. Externally bathe with 
warm water, clip off hair, apply hot flaxseed meal poultice with 
one-half dram of Carbolici Acidi for one day, change three times 
then use the following: 

15* Plumbi Subacetas I4q. g ii 

Formalin 5 ii 

Glycerinum g iv 

Aqua q. s. g xii 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day with cotton, also use: 



Boracici Acidi 


5 iv 


Tanici Acidi 


5 iii 


Salicylici Acidi 


5 iii 


Carbo Iyigni 


Si 



M. Sig. — Dust on sore after each wash, give two tea- 
spoonsful Potassi Nitrate in drinking water three times a day for 
five days. Feed on bran mash and oats. Turn in box stall or 
field if dry. 

GREASE HEEL, Symptoms. — Swelling, heat, tenderness, 
stiffness of limbs, hair stands erect and drop off. The heels are 
raw, crack and discharge a oily matter which has an offensive 
smell; it extends around and above the fetlock, the whole surface 
becomes raw and losses pus and in some cases big growths form 
resembling a bunch of grapes; chey bleed very easily. 

95 



Treatment. — Keep in a clean, dry box stall, if weather is fit 
turn him out if the grass is dry, give eight drams Barb Aloes, 
and three drams Gentiana Pulv. with Syrup made into a pill; ex- 
ternally bathe with hot water, clip hair off short, apply hot flax- 
seed meal poultice to which add one dram Carbolici Acidi three 
or four times, always keep the poultice warm, then use the fol- 
lowing: 

I$* Plumbi Subacetas L,iq. g iv 

Formalin g ss 

Glycerinum g vi 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day with a soft sponge, a lso 
use following: 

R Salicylici Acidi g i 

Zinci Oxidi 5 ii 

Sodii Borate Kx. g i 

Carbo Iyigni g ii 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore after each wash. If it does not 
heal touch with Silver Nitrate. Give one dram Potassii Iodi in 
drinking water four times a day. One-half ounce Arsenitis Pot. 
L,iq. three times a day mixed with bran mash and oats for one 
week. 

ECZEMA SIMPLE. Symptoms.— Irritation about the head, 
shoulders, thigh and other parts of the body, formation of crops 
of vesicles which open and discharge a straw color fluid, the hair 
falls off, the animal rubs itself against the stall or manger until 
parts become raw, there is more itching after the horse has been 
at work on account of the sweat and dust collecting on irritated 
parts. 

Treatment. — Give pill containing Barb. Aloes eight drams, 
Gentiana Pulv. two drams with syrup. Bathe with hot water 
and soda then use following: 

^ Salicylici Acidi g i 

Rectificate Spts. g vi 

Hydrocyanici Acidi 5 iv 

Aqua q. s. O ii 



M. Sig. — Bathe part with cotton twice a day, when scale 
become dry apply Oleum Olive occasionally. Internally give 
one ounce Sodii Hyposulphas in drinking water twice a day. 
Jfy Ferri Arseniati 5 i 

Sulphur Sub. g viii 

Gentiana Pulv. g iv 

M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran and oats three times a day. Turn on grass if in sea- 
son. To prevent eczema give three drams Sodii Sulphur three 
times a day for three weeks before hot weather. 

ECZEMA URINOUS. Symptoms.— Swelling of the extremities 
from the surface, it discharges a fluid which has the smell of 
urine, the skin becomes excoriated in the flecture of the joints in 
the surface of thigh, between the forearms and chest, erruptions 
appear over the whole body, from which discharges a fluid and 
forms a thick crust which adhears to the hair. The whole sur- 
face of the skin is rough, swollen and tender to the touch, has a 
stiff gait, loss of appetite and constipation. 

Treatment. — Give pill containing seven drams Barb. Aloes, 
three drams Gentiana Pulv. with syrup, after this operates give 
daily four ounces Magnesia Sulphas in water for five or six days, 
also give: 

^ Arseniti Pot. I4q. g viii 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. g v 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g ii 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful three times a day in one- 
half pint of water as a drench. Feed bran mashes and crushed 
oats, grass if in season. Externally wash with hot water and 
soda every two days, also the following: 

1^ Carbolici Acidi 5 ii 

Oleum Olive O iss 

M. Sig. — Apply two or three times a week. 
MANGE. Symptoms. — Irritation formation of small vesicles, 
hair falls off, intense itching and rubbing, loss of appetite and 
flesh, the hair grows long, the skin becomes dry. 

Treatment.— Bathe with hot water and soda, follow with 

97 



Creoline one ounce, water three pints, wash irritated parts once a 
da}', give internally the following: 

1^ Ferri Arseniati G xxxxx 

Sulphur Sub. S viii 

Gentiana Pulv. § iv 

M. Powders No. XXIV. Sig. — One powder three times 
a da} r , mixed with bran mash and oats. The harness used on 
horse should also be cleaned thoroughly with the Creoline solu- 
tion. Blanket after working in cold weather. 

HERPES. Symptoms. — Patches of inflammation on which 
form a crop of vesicles which burst and discharge a gummy ma- 
terial, which forms a hard scab, it causes sensitiveness and itch- 
ing, they form on the hips and pasterns, they may appear on any 
part of the body. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint of Oleum L,ini, then 
give following: 

Jfy Gentiana Pulv. 5 vi 

Zingiber Pulv. g iv 

Sodii Bicarb 5 iv 

Potassii Nit. § iv 

M. Sig. — One-half tablespoonful mixed in bran mash 
add oats three times a day. Externally use Plumbi Subascetas 
two ounce, water one quart, wash irritated parts two or three 
times a day. 

SUMMER SORES. Symptoms. — Are found in any parts of the 
body, more especially where the harness rubs and lower parts of 
the limbs, intense itching, the animal rubs and bites the parts un- 
til raw and bleeding, it is covered with a brownish red pulby 
substance, with cracks filled with puss. 

Treatment. — Give Magnesia Sulphas three ounces three 
times a day for four days then give two teaspoonsful Sulphur 
Sub. three times a day mixed in bran mash and oats for ten 
days. Kxternally wash with warm water and Carbolici Acidi. 
Follow with: 

fy, Alum Pulv. Ex. S iss 

Salicylici Acidi § ss 

Tannici Acidi 5 ss 

Zinci Sulphas 5 ii 

Sanquinaria Pulv. 5 iv 



M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day. Paint edges 
with Iodi Tinct. twice a day. 

NETTLE RASH. Symptoms. — Kruptions covering the greater 
part of the body, they come on very sudden, they are the size of 
a pea and some larger. Itching, in some cases the lips swell and 
eyes swell shut. 

Treatment. — Give pill containing Barb Aloes eight drams, 
Gentiana Pulv. three drams with syrup follow with Potassii Iod. 
one dram in bran mash and oats three times a day. Bathe 
with hot water one quart, Sodii Bicarb three ounces two or three 
times. 

PSORIASIS. Symptoms. — Inflammation and swelling of hock, 
and knee forming deep cracks, discharging a bloody syrup, after 
this ceases it forms dry scales. 

Treatment. — Give pills containing Barb. Aloes, seven drams 
Gentiana Pulv. three drams with syrup, after this operates give 
the following: 

3^ Ferri Arseniati G xxxx 

Sulphur Sub. S vi 

Gentiana Pulv. S iv 

M. Powders No. XXI. One powder mixed with bran 
mash and oats three times a day, one dram Potassii Iod. three 
times a day in drinking water for one week. Externally bathe 
with warm water and apply Tar Ointment. If proud flesh forms 
dust with Alum, turn in box stall or on grass if weather permits. 

PITYRIASIS. Symptoms. — The skin is dry with formation of 
white scales, itching, it effects various parts of the body, the neck 
shoulder and sides, the scales come off very easily. 

Treatment. — Give a pill containing seven drams Barb. Aloes, 
three drams Gentiana Pulv. with syrup. Cattle give sixteen 
ounces Sodii Sulphas in one quart of warm water. 

1^ Arseniti Pot. Iyiq. § xii 

Ferri Chlor Tr. g iv 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 

99 
LofC. 



as a drench three times a day. Feed on bran mash and grass if 
in season. Externally: 

1^ Sodii Bicarb § iv 

Sodii Sulphis 5 iii 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Apply on affected parts twice a day. After 
it is dry give a thorough brushing. 

PRURITIS. Symptoms. — Intense itching, rubbing of mane 
and tail, hair comes out. 

Treatment. — Fxternally bathe with warm water and soda. 

^ Hydrocyanie Acidi 5 iv 

Potassii Carb 5 i 

Glycerinum § iii 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day with sponge. If this fails 
use the following: 

^ Cupri Sulphas 5 iv 

Sulphur Sub. g i 

Hydrarg Ox. Rub. 5 i 

Iyanoline % iv 

M. Sig. — Rub on parts twice a day. Give internally: 

IJ* Arsenosi Acidi 5 ss 

Sulphur Sub. S vi 

Calamus Pulv. S vi 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
bran mash and oats three times a day. 

ACNE. Symptoms. — Formation of erruptions affecting 
withers, neck and back; they supperate and then become hard, 
they cause itching and rubbing. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water and soda, follow with: 

15* Plumbi Acetas § ss 

Zinci Sulphas 5 iii 

Aqua q s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Apply on parts three times a day. Give in- 
ternally: 

100 



Arsenosi Acidi 


5 ss 


Sulphur Sub. 


5 vi 


Calamus Pulv. 


S vi 



fy 



M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran mash and oats three times a day. 

BRUISES. Treatment. — Bathe with cold water, then use 
following: 

Jfy Plumbi Subacetas Iyiq. 5 ii 

Carbolici Acidi 5 ii 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Apply with soft sponge three times a day. 

SORE NECK. Treatment. — Remove all diseased tissue with 
knife, then use the following: 

ly Carbolici Acidi 5 i 

Formaline 5 ss 

Camphor ae Spts. 5 iiss 

M. Sig — Apply twice a day, follow with: 

1^ Salicylici Acidi 5 ii 

Tannici Acidi 5 vi 

Zinci Oxidi 5 ii 

Carbo. I/igni 5 ii 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore after each wash. 

SORE SHOULDER. Treatment.— Bathe with cold water after 
the horse has been at work, use same treatment as in sore neck. 

BURNS. Treatment.— 

I$* Oleum Iyini g iv 

Calcis Aqua 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day and dust with powdered 
starch. If the animal is weak and feverish give following: 

^ Rectificati Spts. S viii 

Quininae Sulphas 5 i 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench every four hours. 

101 



WOUNDS. Treatment. — Remove all shreads and foreign 
bodies, cleanse with boiled water, one pint containing one dram 
of Carbolici Acidi. If it bleeds a great deal the blood vessel 
should be tied with a cat gut thread. If on limb absorbent cotton 
should be applied and bandaged, also apply cold water. If the wound 
is fresh and long it should be stitched with silk thread about one- 
half inch apart leaving an opening at the bottom so that the pus 
has free drainage, then use following: 

1^ Hydrarg Bichlor. G x 

Calcis Aqua g iii 

Aqua dist. q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Inject two ounces twice a day or bathe with a 
soft sponge if a large opening, also use following: 

^ Salicylici Acidi 5 ii 

Boracici Acidi 5 iv 

Tannici Acidi 5 ii 

Acetanilid 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore two or three times a day. If there 
is proud flesh in wound dust with burned Alum two or three 
times. If a ligament or tendon is cut between knee, hock and 
foot it should be stitched with a heavy silk thread, then use fol- 
lowing: 

^ Boracici Acidi S ss 



Benzoici Acidi 


gss 


Acetanilid 


5 iii 


Iodoform 


5 iii 



M. Sig. — Dust on sore two or three times a day, cover with 
absorbent cotton and loose bandage. If possible apply high heel 
shoe or a long toe to which attach a brace to be fastened below 
the knee, it should be well padded. Give one teaspoonful Potas- 
sia Nitrate three times a day in drinking water for five or six 
days. If the animal becomes fevered give Quininae Sulph. one 
dram and Rectificate Spts. one ounce water, one pint four times 
a day. Feed bran mash and grass if in season. 

ERYSIPELAS. Symptoms. — The skin is swollen, shining, 
hot, tender and painful, the swelling extends from the wound in 

102 



a few hours covering a large surface, it is soft and easily dented 
with fingers, formation of pus at various points. Sloughing of 
the skin and tissue, discharging a gray puss, loss of appetite, 
high fever, pulse quick, breathing increased. 

Treatment. — Internally give one and one-half pint of Oleum 
Iyini, after this operates give: 

!fy Ferri Chlor. Tr. g iv 

Quininae Sulph. 5 vii 

Ammon Chlor. § iii 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
every three hours as a drench Give three drams Sodii Sulphis 
in drinking water four times a day. Externally bathe with hot 
water, follow with: 

R ' Bellad Fl. Ex. g ii 

Formalin 5 iii 

Plumbi Subacetas L,iq. § ii 
Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Apply with cotton four times a day. If ab- 
sesses form they should be opened and syringed with one-half 
ounce Hydrogen Peroxide three times a day. If the animal is 
weak give two ounces Rectificati Spts. in one-half pint of water 

ats And 



three times a 


day. 


Feed on scalded bran and crush< 


also use ointment. 






3 




Bismuthi Subnit 


5 iv 






Plumbi Carb. 


5 vi 






Creasoti 


M xxx 






I^anoline 


gii 


M. 


Sig, 


—Apply three times 


a day. 



Growths, Tumors, Absesses and Fistulas. 



WARTS. Symptoms. — Should be removed with knife and 
dusted with Alum Pulv. If a large size a needle with a strong 
thread should be passed through the center close to body, and tie 

103 



thread each way, it should be drawn tighter each day until wart 
drops off. 

FUNGUS. Symptoms. — A growth with a raw surface. Bleeds 
easily when touched. 

Treatment. — Should be removed with a knife and burned 
with Nitrate Silver, then use the following: 

3^ Zinci Sulphas 5 lii 

Alum Pulv. Ex. 5 vi 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day or touch with 
Nitric Acidi two or three times. 

ULCERS. Treatment. — Cleanse with warm water and Car- 
bolici Acidi. 

1^ Benzoici Acidi 5 vi 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iv 

Tannici Acidi 5 iv 
M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day, and paint edges 
with Iodi Tinct. once a day. 

COLLAR BOILS. Treatment. — Make an opening at the lowest 
point about two inches long. Syringe with two ounce of the 
following solutions twice a day: water one pint, Hydrarg Bichlor 
five grains, externally bathe with hot water two or three times a 
day. Insert a piece of gauze dusted with Salicylici Acidi, leave 
in six hours. 

CALLOUS. Treatment. — It should be cut out with a knife. 
Bathe with warm water and Carbolici Acidi then use the follow- 
ing: 

1^ Boracici Acidi 5 vi 

Tannici Acidi 5 ii 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iii 

Acetanilid 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day. 

ABSCESSES ACUTE. Symptoms.— At first the swelling is 
hard, hot and painful, in a. short while it becomes soft at some 
portion mostly in the center. 

Treatment. — Apply hot water and flaxseed meal poultice; if 
it does not get soft in a few days apply liquid blister (refer to in- 

104 



dex ) After it becomes soft cut an opening about two inches 
long at the lowest point. Syringe with one-half pint of boiled 
water, Carbolici Acidi one-half dram, then use following: 

ly Hydrarg Bichlor G vii 

Calcis Aqua § iv 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Syringe with one ounce three times a day. 

ABSCESSES CHRONIC. Symptoms.— A large, hard swelling at 
the base of neck and in front of the shoulder joint, surrounded 
by a soft swelling sometimes extending down to the foot which 
gradually subsides and leaves a hard mass, there is neither heat 
nor soreness in it. The animal shows some stiffness. Deep in 
the center there is a small collection of pus. 

Treatment. — Cut an opening one and one-half inch long to 
bottom of the tumor until the pus escapes, then fill opening to the 
bottom with Okum saturated with Iodi Tinct. and dust it with 
Zinci Sulphas. Leave plugged for thirty-two hours, then remove 
it and plunge a red-hot iron into the bottom of the tumor, then 
use the following: 

ly Zinci Sulphas 5 iii 

Formalin 5 ss 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Syringe with one and one-half ounces three 
times a day. 

TUMOR FIBROUS. Symptoms.— A hardened enlargement, it 
does not pit on pressure, may form on any part of the body. 

Treatment. — It should be dissected out with a knife and 
wash out with warm water and Carbolici Acidi, stitch it with 
silk thread about one-half inch apart leaving an opening at the 
bottom for drainage, then use following: 

15* Hydrarg Bichlor G viii 

Calcis Aqua § vi 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Syringe with one and one-half ounce three 
times a day. I^et hot water run over swelling five times a day. 

105 



TUMOR, BLACK. Symptoms. — They are common in gray 
horses, they form at the root of the tail around the anus, vulva, 
sheath and lips, may form in other parts of body, they are black 
in color and discharge a black pus. 

Treatment. — If they are small they should be removed with 
the knife, and parts dusted twice a day with Salicylici Acidi. If 
they are deep seated and of large size it is best to let them alone, 
as long as they do not interfere with the animal's usefulness. 

FISTULA WITHERS. Treatment.— -If only an inflammation 
and swelling and does not contain pus, a constant application of 
cold water for four or five days. The best way to apply it is to 
hang a bucket over the horse, to which attach a long tube fasten- 
ed to the withers, after cold application apply salve blister (refer 
to index) . If it contains pus and pipes it should be laid open 
from top to bottom, so it has a free drainage. Syringe with 
warm water then use following: 



Hydrarg Bichlor 


G xvi 


Formalin 


Si 


Calcis Aqua 


5 vi 


Aqua q. s. 


iii 



M. Sig. — Inject four ounces into pipes three times a 
day. 

PALL-EVIL. Treatment. — Apply same as given in fistula 
withers. If it is impossible to give a bottom drainage after 
syringing with medicine, pack with cheese cloth, dusted with 
Salicylici Acidi four times a day. 

FISTULA OF SALIVARY AND PAROTID GLANDS. Symptoms — 
Discharge of saliva from the opening. When the animal is not 
feeding the discharge is very slight, but during mastication the 
flow is most abundant. 

Treatment. — If recently opened it should be stitched with 
silk thread and Styptic Colloid thickly applied. If chronic use 
the following: Silver Nitrate ten grains, water four drams, in- 
inject one-half in the morning and the other in the evening, ap- 
ply Iodi Tinct. once a day. 

106 



POLYPUS NAZEL. Symptoms.— -Tumors with a small base at- 
tached to the membrane in the upper part of the nazel passage, 
obstructing to breathing, in some cases they are so small that 
they do not interfere, while others completely fill the nazel cham- 
ber; it causes a snuffling sound in breathing. 

POLYPUS PHARYNGEAL. Symptoms— -Tumor forming in the 
pharnyx, sometimes with a narrow base while others have a wide 
base, the animal falls off in condition. If it drops into the larynx 
it causes choking, violent coughing, staggering, saliva flows from 
the mouth, discharge of blood from the nose. When the tumor 
is caught out from the larynx, he regains quickly and appears as 
if nothing was ailing. 

Treatment. — Place speculum in mouth. Get hold with for- 
ceps and twist off slowly. Remove nazel same way, syringe with 
solution Ferri Tinct. three drams, water one-half pint. 

HERNIA INGEUNAL AND SCROTAL. Symptoms.— They may 
produce colicky pains, striking with hind feet while standing or 
laying on his back, pains are continuous, breathing increased, 
pulse quick, cold sweats bedew the body, he tries to put himself 
into various positions to obtain relief. 

Treatment. — If it does not interfere with the animal let it 
alone, if otherwise it should be reduced by operation. 

SCROTAL HERNIA. Are often found in colts; it should not be 
interfered with. In majority of the cases it disappears in five or 
six months, if it is extensive it should be operated on. 

UMBILICAL, Symptoms. — Bowels protruding to the naval 
opening. 

Treatment. — It may be reduced by applying a clamp or cut- 
ting into the sack, and stitching the inner wall with catgut, the 
outer with silk thread. In colts it is best to apply a clamp. 

VENTRAL. Symptoms. — Protrusion of bowel of the abdomi- 
nal muscles due to a kick or other injury. 

Treatment. — Apply a clamp or cut down into the sack and 
stitch with catgut, the outer with silk thread. 

107 



HALTER=CAST INJURY FROM. Symptoms .—The animal is un- 
able to raise its head, the nose may be almost to the ground, the 
lips and nose are swollen, difficult breathing. 

Treatment. — If possible raise the head, apply hot and cold 
water alternate^, give plenty of fresh water to which add one 
teaspoonful of Potassii Nitrate four times a day, also one-half 
dram of Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. four times a day after the inflamma- 
tion has subsided somewhat. Feed the animal soft food. 



Diseases and Lameness of Fore Extremities. 



SHOULDER SWEENEY. Symptoms.— Wasting of muscles of 
the shoulder blade. 

Treatment. — Give rest and apply liquid blister, (refer to in- 
dex); repeat in two weeks. 

SHOULDER LAMENESS. Symptoms.— Pain, heat and swelling, 
of the joints. The animal does not carry the limb straight for- 
ward, he brings it with a sort of sweep, drags the toe, difficulty 
in elevating the limb. When at rest will flex limb and set it 
back of the other foot, he backs with difficulty, drags the foot. 

Treatment. — Give rest, turn in box stall. Give Barb. Aloes 
seven drams, Gentiana Pulv. three drams with syrup to make a 
pill. Apply hot water to the joint four or five times a day. Also 
the following: 

3^ Ammon Aqua § ss 

Bellad. Tinct. g v 

Sapo. Iyinim. § iii 

Aconiti Tinct. S i 

Rectificati Spts. 5 viss 

M. Sig.— Apply three times a day. After the fever 
and swelling subsides apply liquid blister, (refer to index). Feed 
the animal on bran mashes while there is inflammation. Apply 
high heel shoes. 

108 



SHOULDER SUP. Symptoms. — Outward slipping movement 
of the shoulder joint at each step the animal takes, wasting of 
muscles of the shoulder blade. 

Treatment. — Complete rest, place in a nice level stall, apply 
hot water four or five times a day until the inflammation subsides 
then apply liquid blister (refer to index) repeat in two weeks. 

ELBOW LAMENESS. Symptoms .—Stands with limb flexed 
and rests on toe, when the animal moves places toe on ground 
first, excessive dropping of head and foreparts. The elbow ap- 
pears lower than the other, sometimes heat and swelling at times 
at the seat of injury. 

Treatment. — Rest, turn in box stall apply liniment (refer to 
index) for three or four days then apply liquid blister, (refer to 
index.) Remove the shoes. 

ELBOW CAPPED. Symptoms.— Swelling and fever at the 
point of the elbow, due to the pressure of the heels of shoe. 

Treatment. — Bathe with hot water, if it gets soft cut an 
opening two inches long at the bottom then use the following: 

I$j Salicylici Acidi 5 iy 

Iodi Tinct. 5 iv 

Rectificati Spts. g i 

Aqua q. s. S viii 

M. Sig. — Inject with one-half ounce three times a day; if 
it is calloused it should be cut out and cleaned with boiled water 
one pint, Carbolici Acidi one dram, stitched with silk thread one- 
half inch apart, leaving an opening at the bottom for free drain- 
age. Then inject one ounce of the following solution three times 
a day, Hydrarg Bichlor, ten grains, boiled water one quart, also 
dust Boracici Acidi over the wound. Feed the animal on bran 
mash and grass, during the inflammation remove shoes. 

CARPEL LIGAMENTS SPRAIN OF. Symp toms.— Difficulty in 
flexing the knee, swelling heat and tenderness immediately above 
the knee, the bursa is disturbed at the back above the knee. 

Treatment. — Rest, bathe with hot water and apply liniment 

109 



(refer to index) three times a day, after the fever subsides apply 
liquid blister (refer to index). 

KNEE CAPPED. Symptoms .—Swelling pain and stiffness in 
the knee, unable to flex the limb. 

Treatment. — Give Barb. Aloes seven drams, Gentiana Pulv. 
three drams, with syrup to make a pill. Give rest, apply hot 
water and liniment (refer to index) three or four times a day, 
apply wollen bandage. Feed on bran mashes. After the inflam- 
mation subsides and leaves a soft swelling it should be opened at 
the bottom, the fluid pressed out, insert a piece of gauze saturat- 
ed with Iodi Tr. leave in for six hours then inject four drams 
Peroxide Hydrogen twice a day apply Iodi Tr. three times a day. 
Remove the shoes. 

KNEE INFLAMMATION. Symptoms— Vain, swelling of the 
knee, unable to flex it, in extending the limb, it is carried for- 
ward as straight as possible placing the heel on ground first. 

Treatment. — Rest, turn in box stall, remove shoes, apply 
hot bandages, also liniment (refer to index) three times a day, 
after the inflammation subsides apply liquid blister (refer to in- 
dex). Give seven drams Aloes Barb, with Gentiana to make 
pill. Remove the shoes. 

KNEE BROKEN. Symptoms.— Swelling, fever and stiffness of 
the knee. 

Treatment. —Remove all dirt and dead tissue, apply cold 
water continually for several hours, do not allow the animal to 
lay down, remove the shoes, give seven drams Barb. Aloes with 
Gentiana and Sprup to make a pill, also apply, 

^ Plumbi Acetas 5 iv 

Zinci Sulphas 5 i 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — Apply with soft sponge three times a day, 
also use following: 

ty Salicylici Acidi 5 ii 

Boracici Acidi 5 vi 

Acetanilid § i 

110 



M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day. If the sy- 
novial fluid escapes use following: 

Ify Hydrarg Bichlor. G vi 

Calcis Aqua 5 iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Apply with soft sponge three times a day 
and dust with Boracici Acidi, then cover with absorbent cotton 
and bandage. 

SPEEDY CUT. Symptoms. — Animal striking inside of knee 
with other foot, inflammation, swelling and lameness, formation 
of serous abscess. 

Treatment. — Apply hot bandages, if it contains fluid lance 
at bottom. Cleanse out with warm water, then insert a piece of 
gauze saturated with Iodi Tinct., leave in for six hours then in- 
ject three drams Peroxid Hydrogen three times a day. Keep on 
with hot bandages until inflammation subsides, if an enlargement 
remains apply liquid blister (refer to index). 

FLEXOR TENDON SPRAINS OF. Symptoms .—Heat, swelling 
and pain, stands with leg upright or flexes it, has a stiff gait, digs 
his toe into the ground. 

Treatment. — Apply hot bandages, also liniment (refer to in- 
dex). Put on a light, high heel shoe after the inflammation has 
subsided apply salve blister (refer to index). If the tendon be- 
comes so contracted that the animal walks on toe it should be 
divided and the wound stitched and dusted with equal parts of 
Boracici Acidi and Iodoform twice a day, then apply absorbent 
cotton and light bandage. Apply shoe with long toe to which 
attach a brace to extend to knee, it should be well padded where 
it is fastened. This is used in cases where the pastern joint goes 
down to far and stays in this position for a long period. In some 
cases a high heel shoe is sufficient, this should only be left on 
long enough until the tenden fills up where it is cut, if left on too 
long the tendon will contract again. 

SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT SPRAIN OF. Symptoms.— Swelling, 
heat, pain along the ligament, lameness, the animal stands and 

111 



walks on toe, if ligament is ruptured descend of fetlock and turn- 
ing up of the toe. 

Treatment. — Long rest, light, high heel shoes, apply hot 
bandages from knee to foot, also apply liniment (refer to index). 
After the inflammation has subsided apply liquid blister (refer to 
index) , If ruptured attach brace at heel to extend to knee, it 
should be well padded. 

FETLOCK JOINT SPRAIN OF. Symp toms.— Swelling and heat, 
pain on pressure, unable to flex joint, more or less pointing of 
foot. Great lameness and pain is shown for a few steps if joint 
is twisted. 

Treatment. — Rest, apply hot and cold bandages alternately, 
also apply liniment (refer to index) after the inflammation has 
subsided apply liquid blister (refer to index.) 

FETLOCK DISLOCATION OF. Symptoms .—The animal is un- 
able to put weight on limb, the joint slips out, at times striking 
the ground, if the limb is held up, the foot dangles like a bone 
was broken. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a sling, apply plaster paris 
cast, after this is removed apply liquid blister (refer to index.) 

FETLOCK ANCHYLOSIS OF. Symptoms.— Joint stiff, unable to 
flex it, more or less enlargement around the joint. 
Treatment of no avail. 

SESMOIDS INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Heat, swelling 
and pain in back of fetlock joint, flexing the joint causes pain, 
after a period of rest will walk quite sound, but gets lame when 
put to modeaate exercise, he points the foot more or less. 

Treatment. — Rest light, high heel shoe, apply hot bandages, 
after the inflammation has subsided apply salve blister (refer to 
index), 

SPLINTS. Symptoms. — Enlargement of bone, will walk tol- 
erable sound, in trotting will not flex the limb as much as natur- 
al, dropping of head, pain on pressure. 

Treatment. — Rest, it there is much inflammation apply hot 
bandages, after it has subsided, puncture fire it in three or four 

112 



places then apply salve blister, (refer to index). 

SORE SHINS. Symptoms. — Enlargement of the bone along 
the shin, pain on pressure, fever, stiffness in gait, stands with 
the foot pointed. 

Treatment. — Apply hot bandages, also rub in the following 
four times a day: Bellad Tinct. six onnces, Camphorae Spts. two 
ounces, give one teaspoonful of Potassii Nitrate in drinking water 
three times a day. Feed on bran mash for a few days, turn on 
grass after the inflammation has subsided, apply salve blister, 
(refer to index) . 

RINGBONE. Symptoms. — Formation of bony deposit be- 
tween pastern and hoof, heat around the parts, when trotting 
places his heel to ground first, if in hind leg he places his toe to 
ground first, the ankle is maintained in a rigid position, difficulty 
in flexing the joint which produces the pain. 

Treatment. — I,ong rest, a thin low heel, bar shoe, if in hind 
leg, shoe with a high heel, puncture fire one-half inch apart, 
making two rows, then apply salve blister (refer to index), re- 
peat in ten days. 



Diseases and Lameness of Hind Extremities. 



HIP SWEENEY. Symptoms— -Wasting of the muscles over 
the hip. 

Treatment. — Place in a large box stall or pasture if weather 
is fit. Fire with feather edge iron, then apply liquid blister, (re- 
fer to index), repeat in ten days, in some cases benefit is derived 
from rowling, saturated with Cantharis Tinct., it should be drawn 
back and forth twice a day. 

HIP JOINT LAMENESS. Symptoms.— In trotting the animal 
there is a hop and a catch in the limb, it is elevated with as little 
motion of the hip as possible, pull the limb forward by the foot, 

113 



push the thigh against the hip which causes paiu, heat is felt in 
the joint, pain on pressure, muscles waste of the hip. 

Treatment. — Iyong rest, high heel shoe, light firing with 
feather edge iron and apply liquid blister, (refer to index), repeat 
in two weeks. 

CRUAL MUSCLES SPRAINS OF. Symptoms.— Inability to ex- 
tend the limb or flex the hock, dragging of toe, knuckling of 
the fetlock, sets foot back of the sound one, wasting of muscles 
along side of the hip. 

Treatment. — Rest, hot applications, apply liniment, (refer 
to index), after the inflammation has subsided apply liquid blis- 
ter, (refer to index), repeat in ten days. 

STIFLE JOINT LAMENESS. Symptoms— Difficulty in extend- 
ing the limb, pain, fever, swelling around the joint, stands with 
limb flexed. 

Treatment. — Rest, hot applications, in a few days apply 
liquid blisters, (refer to index), repeat in ten days. 

STIFLE MUSCLES CRAMPS OF. Symptoms .—The animal is un- 
able to move. The limb is extended and fixed to the ground , 
when the animal is turned it does not lift that limb. 

Treatment. — 

I$4 Camphorae Spts. 5 iv 

Bellad Tinct. g iv 

M. Sig. — Rub on parts every two or three hours. 

PATELLA DISLOCATION OF. Symptoms .—The animal is un- 
able to bring the leg forward. 

Treatment. — Place a soft rope below the pastern, draw limb 
forward and push cap into place. A collar should be put on the 
horse and the rope tied to it, in some cases it is necessary to 
leave it on for a few days, apply Camphorated liniment for a few 
days, then apply liquid blister, (refer to index), shoe with long 
toe. 

PATELLA RELAXATION OF. Symp toms — Slipping in and out 
of the cap every step the horse takes. 

114 



Treatment. — Place in level box stall, shoe with long toe, 
apply liquid blister, (refer to index), repeat in ten days. 

FLEX OR METATARSI SPRAIN OF. Symptoms .—hosts power of 
contraction, in attempting to move the limb, causes it to hang 
in a dangling manner, makes it appear as if limb is broken be- 
tween the hock and stifle. 

Treatment. — Give rest, keep in box stall, apply hot water 
and Camphorated liniment three times a day, in a few days ap- 
ply liquid blaster, (refer to index). Give gentle exercise. 

BOG SPAVIN. Symptoms. — A soft, puffy enlargement in 
front and innerpart of hock joint. 

Treatment. — It is not successful. You may try hot and 
cold bandages or apply truss. Apply liquid blister, (refer to in- 
dex), repeat several times. 

BLOOD SPAVIN. Symptoms. — Distended vain inf ront and in- 
ner part of hock joint, n 

Treatment. — Try bandaging and blisters. 

THOROUGHPIN. Symptoms. — A soft puffy tumor extending 
through hock from inside to outside. 

Treatment. — Rest, apply cold bandages, apply liquid blister 
(refer to index), repeat in ten days. 

BONE SPAVIN. Symptoms. — A bonny growth on the inner 
lower part of hock joint, stiff action of hock, resting limb, walks 
on toe and wears off point. The symptoms are more plain after 
the animal has been at work, let stand a few minutes until it gets 
cool and then make him trot, for a short distance he will go very 
lame, he will first drag and step on toe, finally, after he becomes 
warm, he will step flat on foot. In cases where there is ulcera- 
tion of the joint the lameness increases as the horse travels. 

Treatment. — Five or six weeks rest, he should be kept in 
the stable; fire it with a small pointed iron in five or six places 
about one-half inch apart;care should be taken that the vein is not 
punctured. In six hours after firing apply salve blister (refer to 
index), repeat in twelve days. 

115 



STRINGHALT. Symptoms. — Spasmodic contraction of muscles 
of hind limb, it is elevated from the ground and brought down 
with more than natural force, it is more noticable in cold than 
in hot weather, also in turning the horse, in some cases it disap- 
pears when the horse takes a few steps. 

Treatment. — Take out one and one half inch of the perineal 
ligament below the hock, stitch with silk thread and dust with 
Boracici Acidi. If due to nervousness give four drams Potassii 
Bromide in drinking water three times a day, also one fourth grain 
Strychnine Sulph. 

CAPPED HOCK. Symptoms. — Swelling on point of hock joint 
sometimes it contains serum, and feels puffy. 

Treatment. — If recent injury, bathe with hot water, apply 
Camphorated Oil three times a day, if it contains serum cut an 
opening at the bottom about one inch long, cleanse with boiled 
water, insert a piece of gauze saturated with Iodi Tinct. remove 
in eight hours and inject three drams Hydrogen Peroxide three 
or four times a day. If inflamed a good deal, apply hot flaxseed 
poultice several times a day, turn in box stall. If it leaves any 
enlargement apply absorbent, (refer to index.) 

CURB. Symptoms. — Enlargement upon the lower posterior 
aspect of hock joint, swelling, tenderness and lameness, flex is 
limb when standing. In some cases the curb does not cause 
lameness, or show any fever and tenderness. 

Treatment. — If the limb is swollen, hot and tender apply 
cold water frequent, cold bandages, also Plumbi Acetas one-half 
ounce to one quart of water every three hours until the inflamma- 
tion subsides, give rest, high heel shoe. Feed on bran mash and 
oats, after inflammation has subsided apply salve blister, (refer 
to index), repeat in ten days. If anything remains fire with 
feather edge iron and apply salve. 

KNUCKLING. Symptoms. — Breaking forward of the pastern 
joint, the front part of joint becomes swollen and the skin thick- 
ened, in some cases great lameness. When the animal is at rest 
the joint extends forward. 

Treatment. — Apply cold bandages for a few days, give rest 
and apply liquid blister, (refer to index), repeat in ten days. Af- 

116 



ter this apply Arnica Tinct. and bandage for a few weeks or ap- 
ply plaster paris cast, leave on several weeks. 

WIND PUFFS. Symptoms.— Tufty tumors back of pastern 
and around tendous. 

Treatment. — 

fy Iodi Tinct. gi 

Ceder Oleum 5 i 

Tigili Oleum M iv 

Menthae Pip. Sp. 5 iii 

Etheris Sulph. g ss 

M. Sig. — Apply with small brush twice a day. 



Diseases of the Joints. 



INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms —Swelling, fever and pain, 
great lameness, unable to put weight on limb, breathing increased 
and pulse quick. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a sling, give pill contain- 
ing Barb. Aloes seven drams, Gentiana Pulv. three drams with 
syrup, apply hot bandages, also liniment, (refer to index). Give 
fresh water freely; add one teaspoonful Potassii Nit. four times a 
day. Feed on bran mash and crushed oats, grass if in season. 
After the inflammation has subsided give gentle exercise and ap- 
ply liquid blister, (refer to index). 

PUNCTURE OF. Symptoms.— Swelling, fever and pain; 
great lemeness, unable to put weight on limb, discharge of syno- 
via mixed with flakes of lymph and sometimes with blood, also 
becomes purulent. Breathing increased, pulse quick. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a sling, give one and one- 
half pint Oleum L,ini. Cleanse the wound with boiled water and 
Carbolici Acidi, remove the ragged edges or shreads, stitch the 
wound with silk thread, dust with Iodoform and cover with Col- 

117 



lodion. If the wound is sloughing inject Hydrogen Peroxide 
three drams twice, then apply small quantities of the following 
solution: Hydrarg Bichlor six grains, boiled water one pint three 
times a day, cover with absorbents cotton and bandage. Give 
one teaspoonful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a 
da5^ for several days. Give fresh water freely, feed on bran 
mash and oats, grass if in season. After the inflammation has 
subsided give gentle exercises. If the wound does not heal and 
the joint stays enlarged apply liquid blister; (refer to index.) 

RHEUMATISM OF. Symptoms .—Swelling and fever of the 
joint, painful to the touch, stiffness, great lameness, crackling 
noise of the joint when the animal moves. 

Treatment. — Give pill containing Barb. Aloes seven drams, 
Gentiana three drams with syrup; apply hot bandages covered 
with woolen cloth; also apply liniment, (refer to index). Give 
internally the following: 

^ Quininae Sulph. § iss 

Sodii Salicylatis § ii 

CimicifugaeRad. Pulv. § iss 
Gentiana Pulv. o ii 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
syrup given as a pill every four hours. Give fresh water freely, 
feed bran mash and grass if in season. Also give one teaspoon- 
ful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water three times a day for one 
week. 

ANCHYLOSIS OP. Symptoms. — Lameness, stiffness, unable to 
flex the limb, more or less enlargement around the joint of bony 
deposit. 

Treatment. — Of no avail. 



Diseases of the Feet. 

OSPEDIS. INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Swelling and fever 
of the coronet, pain on pressure, lameness, in trotting puts heel 
to ground first and picks up foot quickly, and sometimes the 
skin sloughs over the swelling. 

118 



Treatment. — Rest, poultice with hot flaxseed meal, succeed- 
ed in two or three days with salve blister, (refer to index) 
around the coronet then apply bar shoe. During the inflamma- 
tory stage give two teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate in drinking 
water three times a day. 

SIDEBONE. Symptoms, — Ossification and enlargement of the 
lateral cartilage, sometimes causing considerable lameness. 

Treatment, — Apply bar shoe, cut away the foot so that the 
shoe causes no pressure on the growth. Puncture fire in three 
or four places and apply salve blister, (refer to index.) 

NAVIENLARITIS. Symptoms. — lameness, hoof feverish, dry 
and contracted, stands with foot pointed, if both feet are effected, 
he throws his might first on one and then on the other, drags 
feet when made to back. Lameness disappears to a certain ex- 
tent after exercise, there is more lameness after he is cooled off. 
The animal steps short and is stiff, wasting of the muscles of the 
shoulder blade. 

Treatment. — Cut down foot so that the frog touches the 
ground, and apply shoe that comes back half-way to heel or apply 
bar shoe, stand in cold water or thin clay during the day and flax- 
seed poultice during the night. Apply salve blister around cor- 
onet (refer to index). In extreme cases part of the nerve should 
be taken out. 

FOUNDER. Symptoms.— Fever, quick, bounding pulse, 
sweats bedew the body, stiffness, moves with great difficulty, 
hurried breathing, if an attempt is made to back him, he drags 
front feet and throws weight on heel, stands with hind limbs un- 
der the body, so as to throw off of front feet, generally retains 
the standing posture, sometimes lies down and stretches out. 

Treatment. — Remove shoes, give pill containing Barb. Aloes 
seven drams, Gentiana three drams, with syrup, in six hours fol- 
low with twelve ounces Aleum L,ini. Give Aconite Tinct. twenty 
drops on tongue every three hours, until six doses are given. 
Give fresh water freely, add three teaspoonsful Potassii Nitrate 
three times a day for one week, stand front feet in cold water 

119 



alternate with hot every two hours during the day, apply hot 
flaxseed meal poultice at night. Feed bran mash, add Sodii 
Bicarb three teaspoonsful three times a day. If pus forms be- 
tween the sole and bone it should be opened and cleaned with 
Carbolici Acidi water, apply hot poultice to which add some Acid 
if you get him shod apply bar shoe. 

CORONARY INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— BritW^n^ss of the 
crust, swelling and heat around coronary band, pain on pressure, 
a shuffling gait, places heel to ground first separation between 
substance and crust. 

Treatment. — Rest, stand in cold water during the day, hot, 
flaxseed meal poultice during night. After the inflammation has 
subsided apply salve blister (refer to index.) Apply bar shoe. 

CORONARY CARBUNCLES OF. Symptoms.— Painful swelling 
around the coronet seperation at several points, ulceration of the 
softened portion forming sinuses, discharging a thin pus, at times 
extends to the knee or hock with superstion and sloughing of 
patches of skin. 

Treatment. — Apply warm flaxseed meal poultice to which 
add a little Carbolici Acidi three or four times then cleanse with 
warm water and use the following- 

^ Plumbi Subacctas Liq. 5 i 

Formalin 5 i 

Glycerinum S iv 

Aqua q. s. 5 xii 

M. Sig. — Bathe sores three times a day with soft 
sponge, after each application use following: 

B. 



Salicylici Acidi 


5 iii 


Boracici Acidi 


5 iv 


Tannici Acidi 


5 iv 


Carbo Iyigna 


5 iv 



M. Sig. — Dust on sores. 
Give internally: 

1^ Arsenitis Pot. Iyiq. g xii 

Ferri Chlor. Tinct. g iv 

120 



M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful in one-fourth pint of 
water as a drench three times a day, feed soft food. 

FALSE QUARTERS. Symptoms. — Consist of one or more fiss- 
ure and ridges in any part of crust or wall of foot, in some cases 
causes lameness. 

Treatment. — Careful shoeing reliveing pressure where parts 
are diseased, remove all ragged edges, bring edges together, and 
apply adheasive plaster, apply Salve blister (refer to index) to 
coronary band, if long standing fill with Guttapercha. 

SAND CRACK. Symptoms. — Cracks forming at toe and quar- 
ters causing lameness, dirt gets into cracks and causes irritation 
and sloughing, in some cases a growth fills up the crack which 
bleeds very easily. 

Treatment. — Remove shoe, cut down edges of crack, remove 
all pressure from soft tissure thin down the wall on both sides, 
cleanse thoroughly with warm water and Carbolici Acidi, remove 
all dirt and dead tissue, cut away the upper part of the crack 
from its coronary attachment, so that the crack does not extend 
into the new growth of hoof, apply warm flaxseed meal poultice 
mixed with a little Carbolic Aicidi for two days, if growth ap- 
pears cut off and touch with Silver Nitrate a few times. If pos- 
sible hold parts together with clasp or band put on with glue. 
If crack does not extend up to the hair cut a groove across above 
the crack and touch with hot iron, after the inflammation has 
subsided apply bar shoe, give sole and frog pressure, cut away 
the hoof between the crack and shoe. 

SEEDY TOE. Symptoms. — The hoof breaks or crumbles in 
small pieces, the crust becomes attached from the horney laminae 
and the sole from the lower margin of the ospedis, when the hoof 
is tapped it sounds hollow. 

Treatment. — Remove all diseased parts, apply hot flaxseed 
meal poultice, apply salve blister (refer to index) around coronet 
keep in moisture as much as possible. 

CORN. Symptoms. — Inflamed, tender spot extraveted with 
blood in the angle between bars and wall, more or less lame, 

121 



point the foot, when tapped with hammer causes pain, in some 
cases the corn is hard and others suppurate. 

Treatment. — Remove shoe, cut out all diseased parts, remove 
all pressure, apply flaxseed meal poultice, if it suppurates cleanse 
twice a day with the following solution, Formalin two drams, 
water four ounces and touch with hot iron, if the animal has to 
be put to work apply bar shoe, cut away the foot so that there is 
no pressure from the shoe on the corn, pack with Oakumana Tar. 

THRUSH. Symptoms. — An offensive discharge from the frog 
the foot is feverish and lameness. 

Treatment. — Remove all diseased parts, apply hot flaxseed 
meal poultice to which add a small amount of Carbolici Acidi two 
or three times, then cleanse with warm water and wash with the 
following solution three times a day, Zinci Chloridi four drams, 
water one half pint, after each wash dust with Cupesi. Sulphas, 
keep the foot as clean and dry as possible, if the solughing is deep 
use a syringe and dust powder on piece of cotton and insert it. 

CANKER. Symptoms. — A fungus growth on bottom of foot, 
it is very vascular and bleeds easily, the animal becomes very 
lame. 

Treatment. — Remove growth with knife, apply Ferri Chlor. 
Tr. and touch with Silver Nitrate. Pack with dry Oakum and 
bandage, apply pressure to fetlock to prevent excessive bleeding;, 
in two days after the operation the foot should be soaked in warm 
water for one hour, carefully removing the bandage and Oakum 
cleanse with warm water and use the following: 

Ify Salicylici Acidi 5 iv 

Alum Pulv. Ex. § iv 

Zinci Sulphas 5 iii 

Sanguina Pulv. 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore twice a day, apply absorbent 
cotton and bandage. If it grows again apply Chromic Acid care- 
fully a few times the foot should always be well padded with 
Oakum. 

PUNCTURE. Symptoms. — Lameness, if in forefoot he stands 
with it pointed, if in hind the animal knuckles. The hoof is hot, 

122 



if the sole is tapped with hammer he will show pain, may detect 
soft spot or suppuration, in some cases the limb swells. 

Treatment. — Remove shoe, if recent, stand in hot water, if 
long standing and foot is hot it should be paired around the 
puncture relieving all pressure, give free drainage, apply hot flax- 
seed meal poultice with a small amount of Carbolici Acidi, give 
fresh water freely to which add two teaspoonsful of Potassii Ni- 
trate in drinking water three times a day. In cases where there 
is hurried breathing, pulse quick and full give Aconite Tinct. 
fifteen drops every four hours on tongue until four doses are 
given, if not relieved you may give a few more doses about seven 
drops. 

QUITTOR. Symptoms. — Fistlons opening between the horny 
and soft structure of the hoof, swelling upon the coronet, exces- 
sive lameness, discharging a thin or curtle pus. 

Treatment. — Remove shoes cut away all hard substance 
around the opening, get a free drainage at the bottom. Apply 
hot flaxseed poultice with a small amount of Carbolici Acidi for 
two or three days, then use following: 

fy Zinci Chloridi 5 ii 

Potassii Permang. 5 ii 

Aqua q. s. Si 

M. Sig. — Inject two drams into opening twice a day, 
then use the following: 

1^ Hydrag Bichlor G x 

Rectificati Spts. g iv 

Caleis Aqua q. s. 5 viii 

M. Sig. — Inject three drams twice a day, occasionally 
apply flaxseed poultice, in some cases it is necessary to cut out 
the whole diseased structure. Give three teaspoonsful of Sulphur 
Sub. in bran mash and oats at each feed. 



123 



^Diseases of the Bone 



OSTEO SARCOMA. Symptoms. — Enlargement of the bone 
generally, affecting the lower jaw, it is common in cattle. 

Treatment. — Puncture fire deeply and apply salve blister 
(refer to index) repeat in two weeks, if the center of it feels soft 
it should be opened, cleansed with warm water and Carbolici Acidi 
then insert a piece of gauze dipped in Iodi Tinct. it should be left 
in twelve hours, then cleansed daily with Acidic solution. Give 
one-half dram Potassii Iodi twice a day for several weeks. Apply 
Tinct. Iodi twice a day. 

OSTEO PORISIS. Symptoms.— The animal is dull, bones of 
head become enlarged, appetite imparled, muscles become soft, 
loss of flesh and stiffness. 

Treatment. — Give plenty of nutritious food and grass if in 
season. Give internally: 

7* 



Ferri Phosphas 


S iiss 


Ferri Arseniati 


5i 


Calcii Phos. Praecip. 


& iv 


Nux Vom. Pulv. 


5 ss 


Gentiana Pulv. 


S iii 



M. Powder No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed with each 
feed. Apply Iodi Tinct. over the enlargement twice a day for 
several days. 

MOLLITIES OSSIUM. Symptoms.— Softening of the facial 
bones, offensive discharge from the nose, the animal is unable to 
masticate food, difficulty in swallowing, teeth become loose and 
drop out, the bones are easily perforated, the animal becomes 
blind and unconscious. 

Treatment. — Of no avail. 

BONY TUMOR. Symptoms. — Enlargement of the bone, may 
form on any part of the body. 

124 



Treatment. — If on limb and causes lameness, should be pun- 
ctured, fired and salve blister applied. Sometimes have enlarge- 
ments of the bone of the upper jaw along the roots of the teeth, 
generally found in young horses. It is due to some irritation, 
apply Iodi Tinct. three times a day. 

RICKETS. Symptoms. — Generally effects young animals, the 
limbs bent, stands with front legs apart, walks stiff, the knees are 
thrown outwards and toe drawn in, the joints and limbs become 
enlarged, hot and painful, walks on toe, if hind extremities are 
affected the toes are turned out and point of hock turned in. 

Treatment. — Place in a nice, clean, level box stall, if weath- 
er is warm turn on grass, support the limbs with plaster paris, 
bandage. Give Castor Oil, also following: 

^ Ferri Phosphas g ii 

Calcii Phosphas 5 iss 

Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 iii 

Gentiana Pulv. § ii 

M. Powders No. xxi. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
bran and oats at each feed. This is for colts between one and 
two years old, if under one year old give from one- fourth to one- 
half. If a suckling colt give plenty of milk. 

FRACTURES. Symptoms. — If in the muscular part of the 
limb the cases are hopeless, it is difficult to set a fracture and 
keep it in place, if in the lower part of the limb and the bone is 
not splintered or crushed and the skin broken the animal should 
be placed in a sling, set the fracture and apply plaster paris cast. 
Feed bran mash and cvushed oats, grass if in season. Give one 
teaspoonful Potassii Nitrate in drinking water twice a day for one 
week. 



diseases of tfye Cattle. 

TYMPANITES. Symptoms .—The left flank swollen, belching 
of sour gas, rumination ceases, there is a drum like noise when 
swelling is struck, difficult breathing, some cases the tongue pro- 
trudes from the mouth, 

125 



Treatment. — Give one tablepoonful common soda and one- 
half tablespoonful of ginger, disolve in one-half pint of warm 
water repeat in one hour. Tie a tar rope in mouth to cause the 
animal to chew and throw off the gas, also give one and one half 
ounce of Amnion. Arom. Spts. and four drams Ginger Fl. Ext. 
in one pint of cold water as a drench. If no relief is obtained 
puncture, with trocar or small knife, between last rib and hip in 
the most distended part, follow with sixteen ounces of Glanber 
Salts disolve in one quart of hot water, let stand until cool, given 
as a drench, if the appetite does not return give one dram Nux 
Vom Fl. Ex. on tongue four times a day. Feed soft food. 

IMPACTION OF RUMEN. Symptoms.— Rumenation ceases, dull- 
ness, pain groaning, pulse quick, breathing increased, the animal 
gets up and down, the left side is swollen, if tapped with fingers 
there is a dead like sound, when pressed with fingers it leaves a 
dint, bowels are costive, faeces are covered with mucous. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pound Glanber Salts 
with one half ounce of Ginger disolved in one quart of hot water, 
let stand until cool, give as a drench, also give: 

fy Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. 5 iii 

Zingiber Fl. Fx. g iii 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g i 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful on tongue three times a 
day. Feed on bran slop with crushed oats, grass if in season. 
If the animal becomes weak give Amnion. Arom. Spts. one ounce 
in one pint of water four times a day. Give fresh water freely. 

IMPACTION OF MANYPLIES Symptoms .—Loss of flesh and 
appetite, rumination ceases, if in milch cow there is a decrease 
in milk, slight diarrhoea at first then constipation, mouth and 
ears hot, pulse quick, breathing increased, grating of the teeth, 
in some cases tremours and convulsions. 

Treatment. — Give one pound of Glanber Salts with one half 
ounce Ginger, disolve in one quart of hot water, let stand until 
cool, then give as a drench in six hours give the following: 

126 



^ Ammon. Arom. Spts. g vi 

Nux Votn. Fl. Ex. g i 

Zingebar Fl. Ex. g ii 

Gentiana Fl. Kx. g iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
every six hours as a drench. Feed soft food, give two teaspoons- 
ful Sodii Bicarb in feed three times a day. Give gruel, linseed 
tea, fresh water freely, do not let drink too much at one time. 

STOMACH INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Diarrhoea followed 
by constipation, breathing increased, pulse quick, mouth hot, 
legs cold, loss of appetite, rumination ceases, flow of saliva from 
the mouth. 

Treatment. — Give eight ounces Glanber Salts disolved in 
one pint of hot water, let stand until cool, then give as a drench. 
Give one teaspoonful Pocassii Nitrate with one dram of Quininae 
Sulph in one- fourth pint of water as a drench four times a day 
until the fever subsides, if the animal becomes weak give two 
ounces Rectificati Spts. in one- half pint of water every 
four hours as a drench, also give following after fever subsides: 

fy Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. g i 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. g ii 

Gentiana Fl. Ex. g iv 

Zingibar Fl. Ex. g i 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a day. Feed on bran slop with crushed 
oats, linseed and slippery elm tea. Give fresh water often and in 
small quantities. 

HAIR BALLS. Symptoms. — Accumulation of hair and food 
in stomach caused from animals licking one another. Rumina- 
tion ceases, appetite impaired, loss of flesh, constipation and 
bloating. 

Treatment. — Give one pound glauber salts dissolved in one 
quart of hot water, let stand until cool, then give as a drench. 

BOWELS INFLAMMATION OF. Symptoms.— Abdominal pain, 
pulse quick, breathing increased, grating of the teeth, rumina- 

127 



tion ceases, constipation, the mouth is hot, the ears and limbs 
change from hot to cold, sweats bedew the body, the animal gets 
up and down. 

Treatment. — Same as given in horse. Give fresh water of- 
ten and in small quantities. Feed on bran mash, gruel and lin- 
seed tea, after the inflammation has subsided give one-half pound 
glauber salts dissolved in one quart of hot water, let stand until 
cool, give as a drench. 

DIARRHOEA. Symptoms. — Watery passages tinged with 
blood, sometimes with shreds of membrane, the animal becomes 
drowsy, loss of appetite and flesh rumination ceases. 

Treatment. — Give one pint Oleum Resina; in six hours fol- 
low with: 

3 



Creta Prep. Pulv. 


Siv 


Catechue Fl. Ex. 


5vii 


Cinchonae Fl. Ex. 


Sii 


Creasoti 


5 iss 


Aque q. s. 


Oi 



M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint warm 
water as a drench every four hours. Feed on soft food, give oat- 
meal gruel, linseed and slippery elm tea. If the animal becomes 
weak give the following: 

1^ Rectificati Spts. % vi 

Ether is Nitrosi Spts. 5 ii 

Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. § i 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful in one-half pint of water 
as a drench every four hours. 

CONSTIPATION. Symptoms.— Dullness, loss of appetite, the 
passage is dry and hard, slight bloating, the bowels feel solid. 

Treatment. — Give one pound of glauber salts dissolved in 
one quart of hot water, let stand until cool then give as a drench j 
after this operates give following: 

1^ Zingibar Pulv. § vii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. S i 

Colchici Sem. Pulv. g ii 

128 



M. Powder No. XVI. Sig. — One powder three times 
a day mixed in soft feed. 

SCOURS. (In Calves.) Symptoms — The feces passed are 
liquid and of a yellowish color, sometimes mixed with hard por- 
tions, grating of the teeth, abdominal pain, gets up and down. 

Treatment. — Give three ounces of Oleum Recina. After 
the oil has operated give following: 

ly Magnesia Calcnied § iv 

Creta Prep. Pulv. S iss 

Bismuth Subnit 5 iv 

Carbo I^igni S vi 

M. Powders No. XII. Sig. — One powder in a little 
water every four hours as a drench. Give two or three raw eggs 
with whiskey and one dram Arom Sulphuric Acidi in half pint 
gruel three times a day. 

ABSCESSES. Symptoms. — They are liable to form on any 
part of the body, generally on jaw and neck. 

Treatment. — Cut an opening one and one-half inch long, cleanse 
with warm water and Carbolici Acidi, fill the cavity with gauze 
saturated with Iodi Tinct., remove in twelve hours and inject 
one-half ounce Peroxide Hydrogen twice a day. 

TUBERCULOSIS. Symptoms — In some cases the animal keeps 
in a good condition, with the exception of formation of tumors 
and abscesses generally found under the jaw and about the throat. 
If they form in the larnyx they cause difficulty in breathing 
which is loud and wheezing, increased by running the animal. 
Other cases the animal becomes emaciated with a cough, diarrhoea, 
at times bloody or constipation, loss of appetite and formation of 
abscesses. 

Treatment. — If abscesses have formed open at the lowest 
point one and one-half inch long, syringe with Carbolised water, 
plug with gauze, saturate with Iodi Tinct. remove in twelve 
hours, syringe with one-half ounce Peroxide Hydrogen twice a 
day. Give internally the following: 

129 



Ij* Creosoti 5 vii 

Calcii Sulphis 5 vi 

Ferri Chlor. Tinct. § iv 

Gentiana Fl. Kx § iv 

Sulphuric Arom. Dil. S vi 

Aqua q. s. O iss 

M. Sig. — One ounce in one pint of gruel four times a 
day. Feed on bran, crushed oats and oil cake. 

LUMP JAW. Symptoms. — Enlargement of bone of lower 
jaw. The surrounding tissue becomes swollen, sometimes the 
center of it contains pus. In some cases the whole jaw or head 
becomes enlarged, at times it ulcerates and sloughs, the pus it 
discharges becomes very offensive. 

Treatment. — Puncture fire deeply in five or six places, apply 
Iodi Tinct. twice a day. If it contains pus make an open- 
ing about one and one-half inch long, cleanse with water, fill the 
cavity with gauze, saturated with Iodi Tinct., leave in for twelve 
hours then inject one dram twice a day, give one-half dramPotas- 
sii Iod. twice a day in drinking water for two or three weeks. 

MILK FEVER. Symptoms. — Breathing and pulse increased, 
the udder becomes swollen and tender. The swelling extends 
along the belly, at times between front legs, appetite impaired, 
mouth hot, bowels costive. 

Treatment. — Give sixteen ounces Glauber salts dissolved in 
one quart of hot water, let stand until cold then give as a drench, 
follow with two teaspoonsful of Potassii Nitrate in drinking water 
three times a day. Externally use following: 

fy Bellad Tinct. S iii 

Camphorae Spts. 5 i 

Arnica Tinct. § iv 

M. Sig. — Rub on udder fonr times a day. Draw milk 
with teat siphon three times a day. Feed on soft food. If weak 
give Ammon. Arom. Spts. one ounce, RectificatiSpts. two ounces 
in one pint of water as a drench three times a day. Mares are 
liable to this disease, use same treatment. 

PARTURIENT APOPLEXY. Symptoms .—This disease sets in 
from twelve to twenty-four hours, in some cases three or four 

130 



days after calving the milk secretions are checked, stands with 
head dropping, restlessness, whisking of the tail, strikes belly 
with hind feet, moves about in a dull manner, presses head 
against solid object, loss of appetite, rumination ceases, bowels are 
constipated, the urine depressed, finally the animal will stagger, 
fall down, get up and fall down again until unable to rise, the 
breathing becomes hurried, moaning, dashes head violently at 
times, lays flat on sides but more frequent rests on sternum, with 
head laying back on shoulders, becomes comatose, pupil dilated, 
eyes closed and are lusterless, pulse full and soft-, temperature in- 
creased, deep breathing. If the head is lifted and let go it drops 
like there is no life, in some cases have convulsions. 

Treatment. — As soon as the first symptoms are noticed give 
one and one-half pound of Glauber salts dissolved in one quart of 
hot water, let stand until cool, great care should be taken in 
drenching, not put too much in mouth at once. The animal 
should be made to lay on sternum, packed with straw under quar- 
ters, sides and shoulders. The head should be well protected and 
kept from injuring itself, urine should be drawn off three times a 
day, inject warm water into the rectum several times a day. The 
udder completely emptied several times a day, then use following: 

^ Potassii Iod. 5 iss 

Aqua dest. q. s. § viii 

M. Sig. — Inject one-fourth into each teat with bulb 
syringe, attach a straight medicine dropper, press out the air 
then pass into the teat and press bulb slowly at the same time 
work the medicine into the udder, the hands, teats and syringe 
should be thoroughly cleansed with boiled water and a small 
amount of Carbolici Acidi. This injection should be used twice 
in twenty-four hours. Apply a sack of crushed ice on top 
of head. Give internally: 

1^ Digitalis Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Nux Vom. Fl. Kx. g ii 
Bellad Fl. Kx. 5 x 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful syringed on back of tongue 
every four hours. In extreme cases inject one dram hypodermi- 
cally of Nitro Glycerine, one per cent, solution two or three times 

131 



a day, or give two teaspoonsful in a little water syringed in back 
of mouth every four hours or as it comes necessary, if possible 
give the following: 

1^ Amnion. Arom. Spts. § vi 

Rectificati Spts. § vi 

Etheris Sulphurici S iv 
M. Sig. — Two ounces in one pint of water as a drench 
every four hours, if a drench cannot be given, give the following: 
Inject into jugular vein Amnion. Arom. Spts three drams, Aqua 
dest. one-half ounce two or three times a day according to the se- 
verity of the case. Feed on soft food such as bran mash, crushed 
oats, grass, also give linseed, slippery elm tea. Give fresh water 
freely. Syringe womb once or twice with two quarts warm 
water, Pot. Permang one-half dram. 

PARTURIENT PARALYSIS. Symptoms.— Appears about the 
second or third day after calving, in some instances before, at first 
the animal has a paddling action, staggers about the stall, finally 
falls and is unable to rise. 

Treatment. — Give one pound Glauber salt with one-half 
ounce of ginger dissolved in one quart of hot water, let stand un- 
til cool, then give as a drench; give one dram Nux Vom. Fl Ex. 
on tongue three times a day for several days, rub spine with equal 
parts of turpentine and oil. Feed on soft food. In a few days 
try and make animal stand. Place in sling. 

BLACK WATER. Symptoms. — The urine passed is black or 
coffee color, loss of appetite, weakness, the visiable membranes 
are pale, high trembling pulse, palpitation, diarrhoae, succeeded 
by constipation, the passage is dark color. 

Treatment. — Give one and one-half pint of Oleum Resina, 
two drams of Potassii Chlor. in drinking water three times a day, 
also give the following: 

I^ Rectificati Spts. S xii 

Nux Vom. Tinct. 5 iv 

M. Sig. — Two ounces mixed with three eggs and one 
pint of milk as a drench three times a day, give easily digested 
and nutritious food. 

MILK SICKNESS. Symptoms. — The animal trembles, nervous 

182 



prostrations, extreme muscular weakness, the breath is offensive, 
eyes blood shot, when the animal lies down the nose rests on the 
ground, bowels irregular. 

Treatment . — Give one pint of Oleum Resina, also the follow- 
ing: 

]^ Rectificati Spts. g viii 

Nux Vom. Tinct. 5 iii 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. 5 ii 

Potassii Iodi. § ss 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Sig. — Two ounces in one-half pint of water as a 
drench every four hours. Give easily digested and nutritious 
food and fresh water freely. 

CATARRHAL FEVER. Symptoms— Chills, dullness and weak- 
ness, the visible membranes are bluish red, eye lids swollen, flow- 
ing of tears, frequent painful cough, pulse feeble, bowels costive, 
succeeded by diarrhoae, profuse discharge from nostrils and 
mouth. 

Treatment. — Place the animal in a clean ventilated stall, give 
steam inhalations; give internally: 

1^ Ammon. Acetas I^iq. g xii 

Quininae Sulphar § iss 

Rectificati Spts. S viii 

Aqua q. s. O ii 

M. Sig. — Two ounces in one-half pint of water as a 
drench every four hours. After the fever has subsided give the 
following: 

^ Cinchonae Pulv. S iii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. § i 

Ferri Carb. S iii 

Gentiana Pulv. S vii 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder at each 
feed. Give easily digested and nutritious food, scalded bran and 
crushed oats, grass if in season, also linseed and hay tea. 

In other diseases of the cattle the symptoms and treatment 
are the same as in the horse, with the exception of the doses. If 
the dose for the horse is one ounce, cattle should have one and 
one-half ounce and calves according to the doses given to colts. 

133 



CARE OF MARE WITH FOAL. She should be kept away from 
stallion and not be overworked or fatigued, should have light 
work. If not worked should be turned in a large box stall or on 
pasture, if weather permits, until time of foaling; do not turn on 
hilly grounds. A few weeks before foaling feed bran mash with 
oats once a day, pure Timothy hay, do not feed millet, rye or 
hungarin grass, corn, beans or peas; do not give ice cold water, 
add warm water to take off chill, give small quantities and often. 
All of this should be avoided if not they frequently cause abor- 
tion; if constipated give equal parts of Oleum Olive and L,ini after 
foaling the same precaution should be taken and same food given 
for a week or two. In many cases where ice cold water is given 
will cause cramps, chills and fever. The umbilical cord should 
be tied and cut about two inches from the abdomen . It is best 
in some cases where the blood still flows through the cord, to 
leave the colt lie a few minutes before removing it. It should be 
watched closely to see if bowels move, if not inject sweet oil a few 
times. Always milk out contents of bag before letting colt suck. 
The afterbirth should not be left in mare no longer than six 
hours; do not put to hard work for at least two weeks. If the 
mare has been at work and is brought in hot, do not let the colt 
suck for twenty minutes, always milk out a small quantity before. 



Prescriptions. 



LINIMENT. For inflammation, swellings and pains: 

Jfy Amnion Aqua 5 ii 

Bellad Fl. Ex. g ii 

Menthae Pip. Spts. g ii 

Sapo. Iyinim. § iv 

Aconiti Tinct. 5 i 

Hamamelis 5 viss 

M. Sig. — Rub on parts thoroughly three times a day. 

134 



BLISTER LIQUID. 

Ify Etheris Sulphurici 5 ii 

Cantharis Pulv. 5 iss 

Menthae Pip. Sp. 5 iii 

Ceder Ol. 5 i 

Gossypii Sem. 01. q. s. g iss 
M. Eet stand twenty-four hours. Sig. — Rub in thor- 
oughly one-half, in twenty-four hours, apply sweet oil every few 
days. Repeat other half of blister in two weeks. Apply plenty of 
lard below the parts that is to be blistered. Shake well before 
using. For chronic enlargement of muscles, tendos* and joint 
lameness. 

BLISTER SALVE. 

!$« Hydrarg Iod. Rub. 5 i 

Cantharis Pulv. 5 ii 

Adeps Praep. g iss 

M. Sig — Rub in thoroughly one-half, in six hours 
give it another rubbing. In twenty-four hours wash with warm 
water, dry it and apply sweet oil every few days. Repeat blister 
in two weeks. Apply plenty of lard below the parts that is to be 
blistered. Turn the horse in box stall. Feed on bran mash and 
grass if in season. For Spasms, Splints, Ringbones and Side 
Bones. 

ABSORBENT. 

fy Iodi Tinct. g i 

Canth. Tinct. g i 

Menthae Pip. Spts. g i 
Tiglii Oleum M vii 

Ktheris Sulphurici g i 
M. Sig. — Apply with small brush twice a day until 
blistered then apply sweet oil every few days until scab comes off 
then apply medicine. For Puffs, Tumors, Curb, Enlarged Ten- 
don and Glands of Throat. 
HEALING LOTION. 

^ Myrrhae Tinct. g i 

Aloes Tinct. g iss 

Benzoini Tinct. g iiss 

Hamamelis q. s. g vi 

M. Sig. — Apply on sore three times a day. If the 
wound is deep inject one or two drams. 

135 



HEALING POWDER. 

1^ Baracici Acidi § iv 

Taunici Acidi 5 iii 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iii 

Acetanilid 5 vi 

M. Sig. — Dust on sore three times a day. 
CONDITION POWDER. 

1^ Gentiana Pulv. o iv 

Zingiber Pulv. 5 iii 

Calamus Pulv. 5 vi 

Rhei Rad. Pulv. 5 viii 

Sodii Bicarb <j> vi 

Potassii Nit. g viii 

Ferri Sulph. Ex. § iii 
Foengraeci Sem. Pulv. 5 vi 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful mixed with four table- 
spoonsful of flaxseed meal in bran mash and oats three times a 
day. 

LOSS OP APPETITE. 

fy, Gentiana Pulv. g iv 

Cinchonae Pulv. g v 

Nux Vom. Pulv. g i 

Cimicifugae Pulv. g iii 

Zingiber Pulv. g iii 

M. Powders No. XVI. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
syrup given as a pill three times a day before feeding. 

COUGH POWDER. 

1^ Ammon Chlor. g vii 

Bellad Fol. Pulv. g iii 

Camphorae Pulv. g ii 

Glycyrrh Rad. Pulv. g vi 

Sanquinaria Pulv. g ii 

Ulmus Pulv. g vi 

M. Powders No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran mash and oats three times a day. 

HEAVE POWDER. 

^ Arsenosi Acidi 55 

Lobelia Pulv. g iii 

Nux Vom. Pulv. g i 

136 



Sanquinaria Pulv, § ii 

Anisum Pulv. § vi 

M. Powders No. XXXII. Sig. — One powder mixed 
with bran mash and oats three times a day. Moisten hay and 
give grass if in season. 

CHILLS AND TO PRODUCE SWEAT. 

1$, Ammon Acetas Iyiq. % iii 

Arnica Rad. Tinct. 5 iss 

Pilocarpus Fl. Ex. g ss 

Etheris Nitrosi Sp. § ii 

M. Doses No. II. Sig. — Each dose in one pint of 
water as a drench two hours apart; cover the animal with woolen 
blanket. 

EXHAUSTION. 

I$5 Ammon Arom. Spts. § ii 

Rectificati Spts. § iii 

Etheris Nitrosi Spts. § i 

Capsici Tinct. 5 iv 

Nux Vom. Tinct. 5 iv 

M. Doses No. II. Sig. — Each dose in one pint of 
water as a drench two hours apart. It is valuable in those cases 
where the animal has been on a long journey, or from over-exer- 
tion, with loss of appetite, diarrhoea and bloating. After these 
doses have been given if necessary follow with one-half of the dose 
every three hours. 



1^ Myrrhae Pulv. 


5 iii 


Sinipas Alba 


£> iiss 


Ammon. Chlor. 


S vi 


Anisum Pulv. 


5 viii 


M. Powder No. XVIII. Sig. 


— One powder mixed 


ith bran mash and oats at each feed. 




COLIC REPEATED ATTACKS. 




Tfy Sodii Hyphosulphis 


S xvi 


Nux Vom. Fl. Ex. 


S iss 


Zingiber Fl. Ex. 


Siv 


Capsici Tinct. 


gii 


Aqua q. s. 


Oii 



137 



M. Sig. — Two ounces in one-half pint of water three 
times a day as a drench or mix it in bran mash and oats. 

SCOURS CHRONIC. 

R Cinchonae Pulv. § vi 

Creta Prep. Pulv. § vi 

Salicylici Acidi S iiss 

Gentiana Pulv. § iv 

Foeniculi Pulv. 5 vi 

M. Powder No. XXXII. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
dry bran and oats at each feed; also add one-half ounce of pow- 
dered white oak bark morning and night. 

INDIGESTION and DIARRHOEA. In suckling colts and calves. 
Ify Pepsinae 5 xii 

Hydrochl Dil. Acidi 5 viii 

Gentiana Tinct. S iv 

Cinchonae Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Aqua q. s. § viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful in three ounces of water 
after each meal. Colts and calves affected with indigestion be- 
come pot bellied with diarrhoea or constipation, the skin dry and 
the hair long and shaggy. If constipated give Castor Oil. 

ABORTION TO PREVENT. 

Ij* Viburnum Prunifoli Fl. Ex § viii 

Sig. — For habitual abortion give one ounce three times 
a day. Cow two ounces twice a day, commence one month be- 
fore usual time to abort. If mare is about to abort give three 
ounces, cow four ounces in a little water as a drench. 



PHYSIC FOR HORSE. 




Iy Aloes Barb. 


5 vii 


Nux Vom. Pulv. 


Si 


Colchici Pulv. 


5 ii 


Gentiana Pulv. 


5i 


Syrup q. s. 




M. Pill No. I. Sig.— At once. 




ITCHING. 




I$* Cadinum Oleum 


S viii 


138 





Kncolypti Oleum 
Oliva Oleum q. s. 


Si 
S xvi 


M. Sig. — Apply to parts twice a day before applying 
this, wash with hot water and soda and dry thoroughly. 


PROUD FLESH. 




I5* Zinci Sulph. 

Alum Pulv Ex. 
Salicylici Acidi 
Sanquinaria Pulv. 


Si 

5 iv 
5 ii 

5 iv 


M. Sig. — Dust on sore twice a 


day. 


CRACKED HEELS. 




^ Sulphur Sub. 
Sodii Borate 
Zinci Oxidi 
Carbo I^igni 
Iyanolin q. s. 


gss 
5 iii 
5 ii 
g ss 
g iii 


M. Sig. — Apply twice a day. 


Keep in cool place. 


GALL SHOULDER AND SADDLE. 




^ Salicylici Acidi 
Zinci Oxidi 
Tannici Acidi 
Iyanolin q. s. 


g ss 
5 iii 

gss 
g iii 


M. Sig. — Cover with thin layer of salve twice a day. 
Keep in a cool place. 


PHYSIC FOR CATTLE. 




^ Sodii Sulphas 
Zingibar Pulv. 
Nux Vom. Pulv. 


g xvi 
g ss 
5i 



M. Dissolve in one quart of hot water, let stand until 
cool. Sig. — Give as a drench. 

BLOODYMILKINCOWS. 

IJj Potassii Nitrate g vi 

Sodii Sulphas g vi 

Carum Pulv. g iv 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful morning and night mixed 
in feed. 

139 



MILK SPEEDY SOURING OF. 

1^ Sodii Bicarb § iv 

Creta Precip. g iv 

Foeniculi Pulv. 5 vi 

Iyini Sem. Pulv. o viii 

M. Sig. — Four tablespoonsful three times a day mixed 
in feed 

MILK TO INCREASE. 

1^ Sodii Chloridi g iv 

Calamus Pulv. § vi 

Potassii Chloras g ii 

Sulphur Sub. g iii 

Carum Pulv. g vi 
M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful twice a day mixed in feed. 

MILK AND BUTTER STRONG. 

1^ Sodii Sulphas g viii 

Sodii Hyposulphis g viii 

Calamus Pulv. g iii 

Forniculi Pulv. § iv 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful morning and night mixed 
in feed or give as a drench in one-half pint of water. 

LICE. 

I^j Staphisagriae Sem. g iss 

Aqua O ii 

M. Boil for one-half hour then add water to make 
three pints. Sig. — Wash body. Repeat in a few days. 

SHEEP CONSTIPATION IN. 

1^ Sodii Bicarb 5 iv 

Rhei Rad. Pulv. 5 iv 

Zingiber Pulv. 3 iii 

Sodii Sulphas g iv 

M. Powders No. III. Sig. — Mix each dose in one- 
half pint of water every six hours as a drench. Inject one-half 
pint of warm water into the rectum twice a day. 

COLIC IN. 

I$* Ammon. Arom. Spts. 5 vi 

Capsici Tinct. 5 ii 

Zingiber Tinct. 5 iii 

140 



Mentha Pip. Spts. 5 ii 

Aqua q. s. g ii 

M. Sig. — One tablepoonful in one-fourth pint of 
water every two hours as a drench. 

DIARRHOEA IN. 

^ Rhea Rad. Pulv. g ii 

Creta Prep. g i 

Salicylici Acidi 5 iii 

Calamvs Pulv. g ii 

M. Powders No. VIII. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
four ounces of flour gruel as a drench four times a day; also two 
drams of Arom. Sulphuric Acidi with each dose. 

URINE RETENTION OF. 

Iy v Ktheris Nitrosi Spts. g i 

Juniperi Oleum 5 ii 

Buchne Fl. Kx. 5 iv 

M. Doses No. IV. Sig. — Each dose in four ounces of 
water as a drench every four hours. 

URINE BLOODY IN. 

ty Plumbi Carb. 5 vi 

Camphorae Pulv. 5 iv 

Iyini Semi Pulv. g iv 

M. Powders No. XII. Sig. — One powder mixed in 
syrup, placed back on tongue three times a day or mixed in feed. 

FOOT ROT IN. Remove alFdiseased horney structure, cleanse 
thoroughly with warm water, apply hot flaxseed meal poultice to 
which add a small amount of Carbolici Acidi, remove in eight 
hours and apply the following: 

R Zinci Chloridi 3 i 

Potassii Permang. 5 ii 

Aqua q. s. g viii 

M. Sig. — Apply twice a day, cover with cotton and 
cloth. 

CATARRH IN. 

I}} Quininae Sulph. 5 iv 

Amnion, Chlor. g ii 

Camphorae Pulv. 5 iii 

141 



Potassii Nit. g iss 

Glycyrrh Pulv. § iii 

M. Powder No. XXI. Sig. — One powder mixed with 
syrup on tongue every four hours. Keep in warm place; steam 
nostrils, feed soft food. 

COUGH IN. 

1^ Squills Fl. Ex. 5vi 

Glycyrrh Fl. Ex. § iss 

Amnion. Chlor. § ii 

Syrup q. s. 5 viii 

M. Sig. — One tablespoonful on tongue three times a 
day. 

WOUNDS, FLY BLOWN. Apply Turpentine Oleum three times 
a day. 

HOGS, DIARRHOEA IN. 

Ify Anthemi Flor. g i 

Menthae Pip. Fol. 5 vi 

Rhei Rad. Pulv. S iss 

Tannici Acidi 5 iii 

Oak Bark White g iv 

M. Pour on one quart of boiling water, let stand one- 
half hour. Sig. — Four ounces every three hours. 

CONSTIPATION IN. 

Ij^ Magnesia Sulphas § vi 

Zingiber Pulv. 5 iv 

Aloes Barb. 5 ii 

M. Powder No. II. Sig. — Each powder dissolved in 
one-half pint of water as a drench six hours apart. 

COLIC IN. 

^ Menthae Pip. Spts. 5 iv 

Capsici Tinct. 5 iii 

Zingiber Tinct. 5 iv 

Magnesia Sulphas § iv 

Aqua q. s. O i 

M. Dose No. II. Sig. — Each dose in one-half pint of 
water as a drench three hours apart. 

142 



APPETITE LOSS OP 

1} 



Sodii Bicarb 


8ii 


Calamus Pulv. 


giii 


Gentiana Pulv. 


giii 


Zingiber Pulv. 


Si 


Sodii Sulphas 


g vi 



M. Sig. — One tablespoonful mixed in feed twice a day. 

CHOLERA IN. Seperate from healthy ones, place in a dry, 
clean, well ventilated stable or turn in field where there is no 
stagnant water or other impurities, occasionally disinfect stable 
with Creoline. Do not feed corn, give bran, oil cake and crushed 
oats, give fresh water freely. Give the following: 
^ Rhei. Rad. Pulv. g viii 

Potassii Chloras g ii 

Sodii Hyposulphis g vi 

Sodii Bicarb g iv 

Capsici Pulv. g iii 

Salicylic Acidi g iii 

Carbo Iyigni g xvi 

M. Sig. — Two tablespoonsful for each two hundred 
pound weight mixed in feed, or in one-half pint of water 
as a drench three times a day; if they have diarrhoea give three 
ounces of caster oil, if constipated give six ounces; those that die 
should be cremated, and those that have been in contact with sick 
ones should have good care and cleanliness. Give one tablespoon- 
ful of powder to each two hundred pound weight three times 
a day in feed, also give each hog four ounces of Magnesia 
Sulphas mixed in slop or food. Feed bran, crushed oats and oil 
cake. Give fresh water freely. 

PARALYSIS OF HIND PART. 

Iy Magnesia Sulphas g iv 

Zingiber Pulv. 5 iii 

Aloes Barb. 5 ii 

M. Dissolve in one pint of hot water. Sig. — As a 
drench. Give twelve drops of Nux Vom Fl. Ex. on tongue four 
times a day. 

DOGS CONSTIPATION IN. 

Ify Jalapae Resinae Grs iv 

143 



Bellad Ext. Grs ii 

Physostigma Ext. Grs iii 

Podophylli Ext. M xx 

Nux Vom. Pulv. Grs x 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. VIII. Sig.— One pill at night: 

DIARRHOEA IN. 

Ify Opii Pulv. Grs xx 

Rhei Rad. Pulv. 5 ss 

Glycyrrh Rad. Pulv. 5 i 

Creta Prep Pulv. 5 ss 
Syrup q. s. 

M. Pill No. XII. Sig. — One pill every four hours. 

COUGH IN. 

^ Squills Syrup 5 iii 

Bellad Tinct. 5 ii 

Glycyrrh Fl. Ex. 5 vi 

Amnion. Chlor. 5 iii 

Syrup Simp q. s. § iv 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful every four hours. 

PHYSIC FOR. 

1^ Jalapae Resina Grs iii 

Rhei Sad. Fl. Ex. 5 ss 

Hydrarg Chlor Mite Grs ii 

Aromatic Syrup § i 

M. Sig. — At one dose. 

DROPSY IN. 

3^ Potassii Iod. 5 ss 

Potassii Acetas 5 iss 

Digitalis Tinct. 5,ss 

Aqua q. s. g iii 

M. Sig. — One teaspoonful three or four times a day. 

DISTEMPER IN. 

Ij* Quininae Sulph. 5 i 

Saloli 5 ii 

Ammon Chlor. 5 iv 

M. Powder No. XXX. Sig. — One powder mixed with 

144 



two drams Syrup Squills four times a day. Keep in a warm 
place, feed soft food. 

WORMS IN. 

1$, Santonini Grs iii 

Areca Pulv. Grs xv 

Jalapae Pulv. Grs iii 

Gentiana Ext. Grs vi 

M. Pills No. II. Sig. — Four hours apart, in six 
hours follow with Oleum Resini one ounce; do not feed the dog 
solid food while giving this. 

VOMITING IN. 



$ 


,. 


Bismuthi Subnit 
Opii Tinct. Camph. 
Glycerini 
Cinnamonea aq. q. s. 


5 ii 

3i 
5 ss 
5 iss 


M. 


Sig.- 


—One teaspoonful every 


- two or three hours. 


EPILEPSY IN. 






9 




Zinci Valerianali 
Ferri Tartarati 
Faraxaci Fl. Ex. 
Potassii Bromidi 


Grs xviii 
Grs xxx 
5i 

5 iss 


M. 
day. 


Pills 


No. XXVIII. Sig - 


-One pill four times 


MANGE Ifi 


f. 




> 



R Cadinum Ol. g ii 

Benzoin Tinct. § ii 

Oliva 01. q. s. § viii 

M. Sig. — Rub on one-half thoroughly, wash off in 
twenty-four hours and repeat. Clip the dog. 

LOSS OF APPETITE. 



M. 



Gentiana Pulv. 




5 ii 


Zingiber Pulv. 




5i 


Ferri Carb. 




5 ss 


Cinchonae Pulv. 




5i 


Nux Vom. Pulv. 




Grs xx 


Syrup q. s. 






ills No. XV. Sig.— 


-One 


pill three 


145 







CHICKEN CHOLERA. 

1^ Ferri Carb. § ii 

Capsici Pulv. g i 

Piper Nigra § ii 

Calicium Phos. g iv 

Sodii Sulphas g i 

Saloli g i 
Foengraeci Sem. Pulv. g iv 

Alum Pulv. Ex. g i 

Oil Cake Pulv. g iv 

M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful mixed with food for one 
dozen fowls three times a day. Cleanse the stable thoroughly, 
sprinkle with lime and spray with Creoline. Feed boiled food. 
Isolate healthy ones, give one-half dose of powder; cremate those 
that die. 

POULTRY FOOD. 

I$j Sinipas Alba Pulv. g iv 

Foengraeci Seni Pulv. g vii 

Oyster Shells Ground g iii 

Oil Cake Pulv. g v 

Bone Meal g iv 

Sodii Sulphas g ii 

Capsici Pulv. g ii 

Zingiber Pulv. g iss 

Ferri Carb. g i 

Corn Meal g vi 
M. Sig. — Two teaspoonsful mixed in feed for twenty 
chickens twice a day. 

ROUP REMEDY. 

~fy Potassii Chloras g ii 

Cubebae Pulv. 5 ii 

Ammon. Chlor. § ii 

Anisum Pulv. § ii 

Glycyrrh Pulv. § iii 

M. Sig. — One teaspoonful mixed with food for thirty 
fowls, twice a day. Symptoms, eye-lids swollen, discharge from 
eyes and nose, difficult breathing and loss of appetite. 



146 



INDEX. 



PAGE. 

Water 5 

Foods and Feeding 6 

Hay 6 

Grains 6 

Sudden Changes of Food 6 

How and When to Feed 7 

Pulse 7 

Temperature 7 

Age 7 

Drench, How Give 8 

Pills, How Give 8 

Food for Sick 8 

Sick, How to Take Care of 8 

Bran Mash, How Made 8 

Linseed Meal 9 

Steam Inhalation 9 

Doses , How to Regulate 9 

Mustard, How to Apply 9 

Operating 9 

Disinfecting „ 9 

Teeth. 

Irregularities of 10 

Decayed 10 

Dentition Fever 10 

Mouth. 

Diseases of 11 

Lampas 11 

Stomatitis 11 

Aphthae 11 

Ptyalism _,___12 

Tongue. 

Inflammation of 13 

Paralysis of 13 

Ulcers of 14 

Pharynx. 

Inflammation of 14 

Abscesses in 15 

Paralysis of 15 

(Esophagus. 

Choke 16 

Dilitation of 17 

Stricture of 17 

Stomach. 

Impaction of 18 

Bloating of 18 

Inflammation of 19 

Rupture of 19 

Bots 19 

Indigestion 20 

Intestines. 

Colic, Spasmodic 21 

Colic, Flatulent 21 

Impactiou of 22 

Constipation 23 



PAGE. 

Constipation in Foals 23 

Diarrhoea 23 

Diarrhoea in Foals 24 

Inflammation of 24 

Dysentery 25 

Ivagination of 25 

Twisting of 26 

Stricture of 26 

Paralysis of 26 

Worms 27 

Rectum. 

Impaction of 27 

Paralysis of 28 

Inflammation of 28 

Inversion of 28 

Piles 29 

Abdomen. 

Peritonitis 29 

Dropsy 30 

Liver. 

Congestion of 30 

Inflammation of 31 

Induration of 31 

Jaundice of 32 

Rupture of 32 

Gall Stones 32 

URINARY ORGANS. 
Kidneys. 

Inflammation Acute 33 

Inflammation Chronic 33 

Azoturia 34 

Bloody Urine 36 

Diabetus Insipidus 36 

Diabetus Mellitus 36 

Retention of Urine 37 

Incontinuence of Urine_. 37 

Discharge of Urine by Navel 37 

Albumen in Urine 37 

Bladder. 

Inflammation of 38 

Spasms of 38 

Paralysis of 39 

Inversion of 39 

Calculi in 40 

Urethra. 

Inflammation of 40 

Stricture of 41 

Calculi in 41 

RESPIRATORY ORGANS. 
Nose. 

Catarrh Acute 42 

Catarrh Chronic 42 

Tumor in 43 

Bleeding of 43 



Throat. page. 

Inflammation of — 44 

Spasms of 45 

Roaring 45 

Abscesses of 46 

Longs. 

Bronchitis Acute 46 

Bronchitis Chronic 47 

Pleuracy 48 

Congestion of 49 

Lung Fever 50 

Bleeding from 51 

Heaves 61 

Diaphragm. 

Spasms of , 52 

GENERATIVE ORGANS 
Penis 

Paralysis of 52 

Inflammation of 58 

Growths on 58 

Warts on 53 

Ulcers on 53 

Testicle. 

Inflammation of 53 

Hardening of 54 

Varicocele 54 

Scrotum. 

Inflammation of 54 

Dropsy of 54 

Fistula of 55 

Scirrhus Cord 55 

Sheath. 

Swelling of 56 

Tumor on 56 

Womb. 

Inflammation of 56 

Laceration of 57 

Dropsy of 58 

Spasms of Neck of 58 

Inversions of 58 

Amputation of 59 

Hemorrhage of 59 

Founder Parturient 59 

Retention of Afterbirth 60 

Leucorrhoea 60 

Vagina. 

Inflammation of 61 

Rupture of 61 

Inversion of 61 

Vulva. 

Inflammation of 62 

Udder. 

Congestion of 62 

Inflammation of 63 

Teats Fistula of 64 

Teats Cracks or Sores on 64 

NERVOUS SYSTEM. 
Brain and Its Membranes. 



PAGE. 

Encephalitis 64 

Meningitis 65 

Cerebritis 66 

Cerebro Spinal Meningitis. 67 

Sunstroke 68 

Softening of 68 

Sclerosis of 68 

Hemorrhage of 68 

Compression of. 69 

Concussion of 69 

Anaemia of 69 

Spine. 

Congestion of 70 

Inflammation of __70 

Sclerosis of 71 

Anaemia of 71 

Hemorrhage of 71 

Compression of 71 

Nerves. 

Inflammation of 72 

Tumor of 72 

Chlorea 72 

Epilepsy . 72 

Hemiplegia 73 

Paraplegia 73 

Locomotar Ataxia 74 

Facial Paralysis 74 

General Paralysis 74 

Lock Jaw _ 74 

Heart. 

Myrocarditis 75 

Endocarditis.- 76 

Pancarditis 76 

Valvular Lesion of 77 

Palpitation of 77 

Hypertrophy of 77 

Atrophy of ._ 77 

Fatty Degeneration of 77 

Arteries. 

Inflammation of 78 

Aneurism of 78 

Rupture of 78 

Thrombus in 78 

Veins. 

Inflammation of 79 

Dilitation of 79 

LAMPHATIC SYSTEM. 

Lymphangitis 79 

Abscesses of Lymphatic Glands. .80 

Hypertrophy of 80 

GENERAL. 

Influenza 81 

Pink Eyes 82 

Strangles 82 

P urpura Hemorrhagica 83 

Dropsy 84 

Pyaemia 85 



PAGE. 

Aenemia 85 

Rheumatic 86 

Contagious. 

Farcy 86 

Glanders 87 

Stomatities Pustulosa 88 

Horse Pox 88 

Anthrax 89 

Black Leg._ 89 

Hydrophobia 91 

Eyes and Lids. 

Simple Ophthalmia 91 

Periodic Ophthalmia -_ 91 

Cataract __ 92 

Amanrosis 92 

Filaria Oculi 92 

Cancerous Growth 92 

Ectropism 93 

Entropion __ 93 

Membrana Nictitaus Inflamma- 
tion of , 93 

Lachrymial' Duct, Inflammation 

of 93 

Glancomia_ _■ 94 

Staphyloma 94 

Cornea Ulceration of 94 

Scum Covering Eye Ball 94 

Wounds of the Eye Lid 94 

Skin. 

Erythema „ 94 

Scratches 95 

Grease Heel '____ 95 

Eczema Simple 96 

Eczema Urinous 97 

Mange 97 

Herpes 98 

Summer Sores 98 

Nettle Rash 99 

Psoriasis 99 

Pityrasis 99 

Pruritis 100 

Acne 100 

Bruises 101 

Sore Neck 101 

Sore Shoulders 101 

Burns 101 

Wounds I 102 

Erysipelas 102 

Growths, Tumors, Abscesses and 
Fistulas. 

Warts 103 

Fungus 104 

Ulcers 104 

Collar Boils 104 

Callous ___ 104 

Abscesses Acute 104 

Abscesses Chronic 105 



PAGE. 

Tumors Fibours 105 

Tumor Black 106 

Fistula Withers 106 

Pall Evil 106 

Fistula of Salivary Glands 106 

Fistula of Parotid Glands 106 

Polypus Nazel .._ 107 

Polypus Pharyngeal . 107 

Hernia. 

Inguinal 107 

Scrotal 107 

Umbilical .. 107 

Ventral 107 

Halter Cast Injury from 108 

Disease and Lameness of Fore Ex- 
tremities, 

Shoulder Sweeney 108 

Shoulder Lameness 108 

Shoulder Slip 109 

Elbow Lameness 109 

Elbow Gapped 109 

Carpel Ligaments Sprain of 109 

Knee Capped 110 

Knee Inflammation of 110 

Knee Broken , 110 

Speedy Cut 111 

Flexor Tendon Sprain of 111 

Suspensory Ligament Sprain of _ 111 

Fetlock Joint Sprain of 112 

Fetlock Dislocation of 112 

Fetlock An chy losis of _ _ 112 

Sesmoids Inflammation of 112 

Splints 112 

Sore Shins 113 

Ringbone " 113 

Diseases and Lameness of Hind Ex- 
tremities* 

Hip Sweeney 113 

Hip Joint Lameness 113 

Crual Muscle Sprain of 114 

Stifle Joint Lameness 114 

Stifle Muscles Cramp of 114 

Patella Dislocation of 114 

Patella Relaxation of 114 

Flex or Metatarsi Sprain of 115 

Bog Spavin 115 

Blood Spavin 115 

Thoroughpin 115 

Bone Spavin 115 

Stringhalt 116 

Capped Hock 116 

Curb 116 

Knuckling 116 

Wind Puffs 117 

Joints. 

Inflammation of , _ _ 117 

Puncture of 117 



PAGE. 

Rheumatism of 118 

Anchylosis of 118 

Feet. 

Ospedis Inflammation of 118 

Side Bone 119 

Navicularitis 119 

Founder 119 

Coronary Inflammation of 120 

Coronary Carbuncles of 120 

False quarters 121 

Sand Crack 121 

Seed Toe 121 

Corn 121 

Thrush 122 

Canker 122 

Puncture 122 

Quittor 123 

Bone. 

Osteo Sarcoma 124 

Osteo Porisis 124 

Mollities Ossium 124 

Bony Tumor 124 

Rickets 125 

Fractures _.. 125 

Cattle. 

Tympanites 125 

Impaction of Rumen 126 

Impaction of Manyplies 126 

Stomach Inflammation of 127 

Hair Balls 127 

Bowels Inflammation of 127 

Diarrhoae 128 

Constipation 128 

Scours (In Calves) 129 

Abscesses. 129 

Tuberculosis 129 

Lump Jaw 130 

Milk Fever 130 

Parturient Apoplexy . 1 30 

Parturient Paralysis 132 

Black Water 132 

Milk Sickness 132 

Catarrhal Fever 133 

Care of Mares With Foal 134 

PRESCRIPTIONS 
Liniment for Inflammation, 

Swelling and Pain 134 

Blister Liquid 135 

Blister Salve 135 

Absorbent __. 135 

Healing Lotion 135 

Healing Powder 136 

Condition Powder 136 

Loss of Appetite 136 

Cough Powder 136 



PAGE. 

Heave Powder 136 

Chills and to Produce Sweat ...137 

Exhaustion 137 

Pauthing 137 

Colic Repeated Attacks 137 

Scours Chronic 138 

Indigestion and Diarrhoea in 
Suckling Colts and Calves. __ 138 

Abortion to Prevent 138 

Physic 138 

Itching 138 

Proud Flesh 139 

Cracked Heels 139 

Galls Shoulder and Saddle 139 

Cattle. 

Physic for 139 

Bloody Milk in Cows 139 

Milk Speedy Souring 140 

Milk to Increase 140 

Milk and Butter Strong 140 

Lice 140 

Sheep. 

Constipation in 140 

Colic 'in 140 

Diarrhoea in 141 

Urine Retention of 141 

Urine Bloody in 141 

Foot Rot in 141 

Catarrh in 141 

Cough in 142 

Wounds Fly Blown 142 

Hogs. 

Diarrhoea in 142 

Constipation in . 142 

Colic in 142 

Appetite Loss of 143 

Cholera in 143 

Paralysis of Hind Part 143 

Dogs. 

Constipation in 143 

Diarrhoea in 144 

Cough in 144 

Physic for_ 144 

Dropsy in 144 

Distemper in 144 

Worms in 145 

Vomiting in 145 

Epilepsy in 145 

Mange in 145 

Loss of Appetite 145 

Chickens. 

Cholera 146 

Poultry Food 146 

Roup Remedy 146 



ERRATA. 



In Prescriptions where letter G is used, grains are indicated. 
On page 14, Olinm Olive should be Oleum Olive. 
On page 15 in tenth line from bottom Fein should read Ferri. 
On page 18 in last receipt Magnesia Sulphur should read 

Magnesia Sulphas. 
On page 22 in twentieth line from top Nux Vom. should read 

JYux Vom. Fl. Ext. 
On page 24 Oleum Vicini should read Oleum Ricini. 
On page 27 in first receipt Santonini 5 ii should read Santon- 

ini 5 vi; in same receipt Ferri Sulphur Ex. should 

read Ferri Sulphas Ex. 
On page 51 in receipt Ferri Sulphar Ex. should read Ferri 

Sulphas Ex. 
On page 63 in directions under second receipt should read 

Rub on udder every. 
On page 64 word initate should read Irritate. 
On page 84 in second line from top should read one dram 

Potassia Ghloras. 
On page 84 in 5th line from bottom Aler should read Aloes. 
On page 97 in ninth line from top Sodii Sulphur should read 

Sodii Sulphas. 
On page H9 in fourth line from bottom Aleum should read 

Oleum. 
On page 125 in first receipt Calcii Phosphas g iss should read 

Calcii Phosphas 5 Hi and Nux Vom. Pulv. S iii 

should read Nux Vom. Pulv. 5 ss. 
On page 133 in second receipt Quininac Sulphar should read 

Quininac Sulphas. 



DEC 6 1902 



